Irony is Not a Word to Play

One day David Beckham will read back to himself all the stupid things he’s ever said and realise that he must use that clever piece of anatomy known as a brain more often before allowing his mouth to flap open. His latest offering is this prime slice of unwhitting self-parody, knowledgably responding to the ongoing Kaka saga: “It’s not always about money. It’s about playing for the best team, playing with the best players in the world and winning trophies and being successful.”

Sensible advice from D. Beck there who is currently luxuriating in a five-year £125m contract at an American club that limped to a second from bottom finish in the MLS last season. When he isn’t helping his wife buy handbags made from crocodile eyelashes or whatever, Beckham can be found opening shopping ‘malls’ and youth development centres around LA, really pressing to “win trophies.” Saying that however, Beckham does get to hang out with Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg on a regular basis, so that’s kind of part of “being successful.”