Idle Beckham Gets Booed

Among the barbs David Beckham's critics like to hurl in his direction are complaints that he is more concerned with his image off the field than his productivity on it. Few who witnessed the 32-year-old's performances for Real Madrid at the end of last season, or his efforts in helping England to the 2002 World Cup, would adhere to those views. However, the fact remains that Beckham is one of the most visible sportsmen on the planet.