They make it seem like it was constant drama and he was never settled. Maybe that was true, or maybe it was just because that’s the interesting parts worth talking about, or likely just making the documentary more dramatic. But then I suppose it was a bit of a whirlwind life at that point.
They definitely played down how much Beckham went after the media attention and that’s ultimately what Fergie hated. They made it seem as though the celebrity factor entirely came to him rather than him chasing it, aside from a brief mention of him wanting a career after football.
Hard to argue as it’s played out so well for him, but you can see why Fergie didn’t like it, as he only wanted us to be a footballing machine.
Even as a kid I thought the price he was sold for was way too little. Hearing the Real Madrid boss say they tripled their revenue only confirms that. Never been good at selling have we? The most marketable player in the world at the time and in his prime.
Also laughed at him saying he was born to be a Real Madrid player with a smugness, contrasted by Beckham’s constant adoration of United and not wanting to leave.