David Beckham turns 50: a look back (25 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Former soccer star, media personality and current co-owner of teams Inter Miami CF and Salford City David Beckham turns 50 on Friday. Here's a look back at his career though the years.

David Beckham speaks to the media at a press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in New York City on May 30, 2005. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Beckham addresses the crowd during the Live 8 Concert in Hyde Park in London on July 2, 2005. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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Beckham waits for play in the World Cup in Nuernberg, Germany, on June 15, 2006. Photo by Arthur Thill/UPI

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Beckham waves to fans at the MLS All Star game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., on July 19, 2007. Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI

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