Beckham at peace as Real crush Barca

AT MANCHESTER UNITED David Beckham became a 21st century icon.

Beckham at peace as Real crush Barca
Mon, 08 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Simon Stone, Barcelona

Old Trafford provided him with profile, adulation and wealth beyond his dreams. What it did not give the England captain was the one thing he really craved. Only in Madrid could Beckham prove he is far more than a glorified clothes horse.

Deep in the bowels of Barcelona's imposing Nou Camp stadium on Saturday night, Beckham could finally feel at peace.

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