David Beckham smiles as he finishes reading a statement announcing his resignation as captain of the England national soccer team at Mittelbergstadion
David Beckham smiles as he finishes reading a statement announcing his resignation as captain of the England national soccer team at Mittelbergstadion in Buehlertal, Germany, Sunday July 2, 2006. Beckham quit as England captain on Sunday, the morning after his side lost in the World Cup quarterfinals to Portugal. A tearful Beckham read the statement in front of a crowded news conference in England's training camp on Sunday, stressing that he wanted to continue playing for England.
David Beckham smiles as he finishes reading a statement announcing his resignation as captain of the England national soccer team at Mittelbergstadion in Buehlertal, Germany, Sunday July 2, 2006. Beckham quit as England captain on Sunday, the morning after his side lost in the World Cup quarterfinals to Portugal. A tearful Beckham read the statement in front of a crowded news conference in England's training camp on Sunday, stressing that he wanted to continue playing for England.

