Sven-Goran Eriksson’s number two Tord Grip believes David Beckham’s move to Real Madrid could benefit England.

David Beckham’s feet will hardly touch the ground in the next two weeks following his £25m (€36m) move to Real Madrid.

There were chaotic scenes today as David and Victoria Beckham arrived at Tokyo’s main airport to kick off a tour of the Far East.

Fans in Madrid were waking up today to euphoric headlines telling them that David Beckham was on his way to the city.

New Real Madrid signing David Beckham was given a rapturous welcome by fans in Japan today after jetting in for a tour of the Far East.

More than 1,000 Japanese fans turned up amid tight security at Tokyo’s main airport today as David and Victoria Beckham arrived to kick off a tour of the Far East.

Manchester United have confirmed to the London Stock Exchange that they have reached agreement to transfer David Beckham to Real Madrid for approximately £25m (€35m).

Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane admits he will miss David Beckham but insists life at Old Trafford will go on.

David Beckham has admitted the chance to join Real Madrid was a move he “could not refuse”.

A Spanish radio station is reporting that Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign David Beckham.

Barcelona have given their 'make your mind up' deadline to David Beckham with speculation growing that Beckham would prefer a move to Real Madrid.

Barcelona will pull out of their bid to sign David Beckham unless they get a positive response from the England captain by the weekend.

Barcelona have given David Beckham until this weekend to decide whether or not he will move to the club.

David Beckham should join Real Madrid for purely footballing reasons, but Barcelona may still have a chance of luring him if new president Joan Laporta can “massage his ego”, according to Manchester United fanzine editor Andy Mitten.

Manchester United could be ready to listen to a bid from Real Madrid for David Beckham after preliminary talks took place between the clubs.

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists David Beckham would be better off at the Nou Camp rather than Real Madrid.

England captain David Beckham’s possible move to Barcelona looked likely to cause family friction after his father said tonight: “I don’t want him to go.”

High – Manchester United take him on as a trainee in 1991 and next year makes his debut for first team and is part of the side who win the FA Youth Cup.

David Beckham believes he has been used as a “political pawn” in the Barcelona presidential elections.

The sports editor of Barcelona's daily newspaper said people in the city would be delighted with the news of David Beckham's transfer, especially as it meant stealing a march on historic rivals Real Madrid, who were thought to be close to signing Beckham.

Former Man Utd defender Gary Pallister admits that the timing of the possible sale of David Beckham has come as a surprise.

Manchester United today have accepted an offer for David Beckham from Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta.

Manchester United have accepted a bid from Barcelona for England captain David Beckham.

Security measures were stepped up today at one of David Beckham’s luxury homes as police investigations into an alleged plot to kidnap the Manchester United star’s wife Victoria continued.

Five men arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap Victoria Beckham have been charged variously with theft and conspiracy to rob.

David and Victoria Beckham are to review their security arrangements following an alleged kidnap plot, the footballer said today.

Victoria Beckham today said that she was in "absolute and total shock" following reports that an armed gang had allegedly been plotting to kidnap her.

A further four people have been arrested by armed officers in connection with the alleged plot to kidnap Victoria Beckham for a £5m (€7.8m) ransom, police said today.