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      ‘Were we not good enough?’ – Man Utd legend Roy Keane takes cheeky dig at David Beckham over 50th birthday snub

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      ROY KEANE joked that former Manchester United team-mate David Beckham “forgot” to invite him to his star-studded 50th birthday party at the weekend – while Gary Neville admitted he “wasn’t the best” the following day.Beckham turned 50 last Friday and marked the occasion with a dinner party in central London.Gary Neville attended David Beckham’s birthday party in London at the weekendCredit: SplashRoy Keane joked Beckham ‘forgot’ to invite himCredit: YOUTUBE / The OverlapThe England legend’s family and closest friends were all in attendance at the three Michelin star restaurant Core on Saturday.Eva Longoria, Tom Cruise and Gordon Ramsay were among those on the guest list.Neville also enjoyed the occasion – and was pictured outside the restaraunt after the party.The former United defender was asked about the party by Jill Scott in the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by SkyBet.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe United icon went on to say: “It was before Sunday’s game, I wasn’t the best on Sunday,” before revealing that he left at 3:30am.Just hours later he then appeared at Stamford Bridge to cover Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool.Neville was reportedly the only ex-Man Utd player to have been invited to the party.It prompted Keane to joke: “Did he forget about all his other team-mates? Were we not good enough? Know what I mean…”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordGordon Ramsay was on the star-studded guest listCredit: InstagramInstantly, Neville responded: “It is because you didn’t invite us to your 50th.”But the former Ireland international replied: “You know my 50th, it was at the Pizza Express in Altrincham.”Furious Brooklyn Beckham convinced dad chose Romeo over him & Nicola as real reason for snubbing David’s 50th revealedHe then hit back with: “I didn’t want you there,” when Neville said that he would have attended.As well as the party, Beckham marked his 50th birthday with a family gathering at his £10million Cotswolds mansion, a black tie bash in Miami and a trip to France.His children – Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 – were at each celebration, as was his wife, Victoria, 51.However, Beckham’s eldest son, Brooklyn, 26, was absent amid rumours of a family feud.Neville was the only former Man Utd player at the partyCredit: FacebookTom Cruise was also thereCredit: Facebook More

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      Arsenal Wags show their class with message to PSG as they share pictures from trip to Paris

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      ARSENAL’S dreams of finally winning their first ever European title ended in tears after getting knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.But three of the Gunners stars’ partners had the time of their lives in Paris where they got to enjoy the City of Light before Wednesday’s crunch semi-final second leg at Parc des Princes.Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson, Jurrien Timber’s better half Rose de Back and Leandro Trossard’s wife Laura Trossard Hilven went to ParisLaura shared pictures of their holiday in FranceLaura and Tolami followed Arsenal for the Champions League semi-finalLaura watched Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des PrincesBukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson, Leandro Trossard’s wife Laura Trossard Hilven and Jurrien Timber’s better half Rose de Back shared pics of their holiday on social media.The ladies got to walk around the French capital and even found time for a spa break before going to PSG’s ground.And despite witnessing their men’s dreams of a Champions league trophy going up in flames following a 2-1 loss, the trio showed class and thanked Paris for a lovely hospitality.Laura posted on Instagram: “Bisous Paris, merci. Félicitations et au revoir. [Kisses Paris, thank you. Congratulations and see you].”Read More on ArsenalArsenal fans loved the positivity as they stormed the comments’ section.One supporter posted: “Beauty.”Another commented: “Such nice pictures.”A third wrote: “Amazing.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “Awesome.”And that one gushed: “Incredible.”Man City vs Arsenal WagsArsenal are now focused on sealing second place in the Premier League.Tolami, Laura and Rose had a classy message for PSG despite the eliminationThe trio thanked Paris for the hospitalityThey even found time for a spa break More

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      Man Utd wonderkid and ‘next Bukayo Saka’ Bendito Mantato, 17, signs first pro contract with club

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      MANCHESTER United’s young Saka-like starlet Bendito Mantato has signed his first professional contract with the club.Mantato, 17, was named on the bench for the first time last week as he travelled to Spain for the first leg of United’s Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao.Bendito Mantato, centre, has signed a first professional contract with Man Utd after training with the first team.Credit: GettyHe was also absent from Monday’s U21 squad to face West Ham to be instead part of the preparations for the second leg on Thursday night.The teenager is so highly-rated that he has drawn comparisons with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with his dynamic left-footed play on the right wing.His journey from wing-back to right wing mirrors the Arsenal star’s youth journey and makes him an attractive fit for Ruben Amorim’s side.The United boss has experimented with wing-backs this season, using Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot in the role.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Mantato could be a valuable string to his bow with 14 goals and assists this season across U18 and U21 level.It’s not just Amorim who can see the potential in the star as Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Brighton expressed interest in signing him last year, according to the Manchester Evening News.Mantato has been hailed as a “versatile player with impressive size for his age and a strong technical base” by community football platform Planet Football and has gone viral on X for his skills.Despite making his U18 debut aged 14 only last season, his senior debut could be on the horizon.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAmorim has already started to give youth a shot, fielding the club’s youngest ever starting XI in the Premier League against Brentford on Sunday with a 22 years and 270 days average age.Chido Obi, 17, and Harry Amass, 18, both started among an additional five 20-year-olds. After scoring the 99th minute winner against Arsenal in the February FA Youth Cup quarterfinals, Mantato will be a welcome addition to the senior side.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady’s secret roles in David Beckham’s Salford takeover revealed as he lays out ambitious plans

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      DAVID BECKHAM has revealed why Tom Brady and Ryan Reynolds inspired him to complete a takeover of League Two side Salford City.The England icon recently joined forces with Gary Neville to finalise a takeover of Salford, having initially held a 10 per cent stake.Gary Neville and David Beckham have completed a takeover of Salford CityCredit: GettyBeckham has admitted he was inspired by Wrexham co-owner Ryan ReynoldsCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe England icon has also been impressed by Tom Brady’s work at BirminghamCredit: ReutersFollowing the departure of majority shareholder Peter Lim last year, several members of Manchester United’s Class of 92 – including Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes – relinquished their ownership, allowing Beckham and Neville to invest further.The duo have since put together a consortium made up of Declan Kelly, founder of US-based advisory firm Consello, and Lord Mervyn Davies, chairman of the Lawn Tennis Association.It also includes four additional businessmen plus an Indian sports technology company.The Athletic has reported that Beckham and Co have invested between £11million and £15m to bolster Salford’s infrastructure and sporting ambitions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Inter Miami chief has admitted that he was influenced by Wrexham co-owner Reynolds and Birmingham shareholder Brady when making his decision to invest.He said: “We’ve all been inspired by what Ryan Reynolds has been doing at Wrexham and I’m not saying this is why we’re doing it because it’s not”But I’ve spoken to Ryan about it so many times now and he said the feeling around the city, the feeling around the club, is so exceptional. That’s the kind of thing that we want to create.”Tom Wagner and Tom Brady have done an incredible job with Birmingham.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I went to a game a few months back and the atmosphere in the stadium was one of the best I’ve seen for a long time. That’s what we want to create.”We want to create that community, add to the community and fan base we’ve already got — and then lift it.How Wrexham was transformed from crime-ridden hellhole to Welsh Hollywood as locals say ‘next stop’s the Premier League’ “When you see what the Toms are doing, there is investment, there is a plan and it would be the dream to talk about the growth of Salford City.”It’s not only growth on the field, which is what we care most about, but we want success. Because if we’re having success then we’re also having the opportunity to say: ‘Now we we’re going to invest, now we’re going to get a bigger stadium, now we’re going to get a bigger training facility and then it will go on. That is what we’re aiming for.”We’re not going to turn around and say: ‘OK, there’s a bunch of money, we have no plan but we have the money and now we’ll go and get the players’. That’s not how we work in business. It has to be sustainable.”It has to be a real plan around the club because we want to be taken seriously on the field, firstly, and then on the business side. We don’t want to look stupid or make the mistakes that others have in the past.”Beckham also said: “I will be over every big decision that’s made and every little decision that’s made.”That’s what my commitment is to Gary. It’s what my commitment is to the club.”We’re definitely not doing it for a laugh and it’s also not for the romantic side of things. Yes, we care about the club — but we’re doing it to win. We want Salford to be successful and we have had success, but then we want it to go on to the next level.”I always dream big so I’m always going to want us to get to the pinnacle of football and be in the Premier League. But there’s a lot of hard work and a lot of investment to be done up until that point.”The Championship is a league that we want to get in but it’s step by step. We want success very quickly but these things take time.”There’s a reason why we’re not going to be going up this year. So what is that reason? How do we solve it? And what do we need to put around the team, the manager and the club to ensure we have that success?”But if we can do that, fast forward it and be up in the Championship, that’s what the dream would be.”The new consortium will not take on active daily roles within the club.Read More on The SunInstead, a new chief executive will likely be appointed.Butt, Giggs, Scholes and Phil Neville are expected to stay on in other non-stakeholder roles at Moor Lane. More

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      The nightmare scenario that would see Arsenal MISS OUT on top-five finish as horror Premier League run is laid bare

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      ARSENAL are out of the Champions League and no longer able to win a trophy from a season that promised so much.But that doesn’t mean Mikel Arteta’s side have nothing to play for.Arsenal went out of the Champions League after a 3-1 aggregate defeat to PSGCredit: PABut now the manager must rally the troops to make sure they are playing in next year’s competitionCredit: GettyA shock 2-1 loss to Bournemouth means Arsenal have now won just three of their last ten Premier League gamesCredit: GettyArsenal still have work to do to make sure of qualifying for the Champions League next seasonWith Man City finding some form in third place and now just three points behind the Gunners, the prospect of Pep Guardiola maintaining his record of finishing above the Gunners in every season he’s managed in England looms large.Although they have had some memorable nights in Europe, Arteta’s men could hardly be more out of form in the Premier League.They have won just three of their last ten matches, allowing Liverpool to stroll to the title.However, there is a greater danger lurking than just wounded pride if an underwhelming end to the season sees Arsenal unable to manage a second placed finish.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSThat is because there is still the possibility of missing out on Champions League football altogether.This season, it should be easier than any other to secure a place in Europe’s elite club competition.That’s because the top five will qualify for the Champions League as a result of the Premier League being one of the two strongest in European competition this season.But Arsenal still have work to do with City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa all capable of overtaking them.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKArsenal’s next game is a trip to newly-crowned champions Liverpool, where they’ll hope to break an Anfield duck that has lasted 13 years.Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla were the scorers when Arsenal last won at Liverpool back in September 2012. ‘I don’t like your vibe’ – Ian Wright calls out Paul Scholes in heated row over ArsenalA nightmare scenario could see Arsenal finish outside the Champions League placesThey then have the all-important home game with fourth-placed Newcastle, who are on 63 points.Should they win that match, they would reach 70 points and automatically qualify for the Champions League.Aston Villa, in seventh, are currently on 60 points and would be unable to catch Arsenal in that scenario.Sixth placed Nottingham Forest, on 61 points, and fifth placed Chelsea, on 63 points, still have to play each other, meaning only one of the two teams can reach 70 points.Arsenal face a trip to champions Liverpool, a six-pointer at home to Newcastle and a final day at basement club SouthamptonFortunately for Arsenal, they then face a final-day trip to a Southampton side who will go down as the joint-worst in Premier League history if they are unable to pick up another point in their final three matches.If Arsenal can pick up two points from their games against Liverpool, Newcastle and Southampton, that should be enough for Champions League qualification.That’s because their goal difference is 12 goals better than Newcastle and Chelsea, 21 better than Nottingham Forest and 27 better than Aston Villa.But if they pick up a point or less, that will open the door to all their rivals.Read More on The SunAston Villa will need to win their three games against Bournemouth, Tottenham and Man Utd to have any chance of finishing above Arsenal.While a point for the Gunners will mean Nottingham Forest would also need to win their remaining three games to finish above them. More

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      Watch Chelsea star Estevao Willian’s latest wondergoal as fans tip him to rival Yamal like Messi and Ronaldo

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      CHELSEA starlet Estevao Willian was tipped for an epic rivalry with Lamine Yamal as he netted another wonder goal.The Brazilian ace has only just turned 18 but is already being hailed as a future Ballon d’Or winner.Chelsea starlet Estevao Willian struck another stunner for PalmeirasCredit: AFPHis goal inspired his side to Copa Libertadores victoryCredit: ESPNEstevao agreed a £28million deal to leave Palmeiras for Chelsea last summer, with the move set to be finalised this summer.And Enzo Maresca has reportedly decided to keep the teen in his squad following an incredible run of form.The ace struck 15 goals last year for Palmeiras and already has eight in the new term.Estevao, already a Brazilian league title winner and four-time senior international, has a habit of netting worldies.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut his latest one saw fans gasp in amazement.Palmeiras took on Cerro Porteno in their Copa Libertadores group stage game last night.And it was Estevao who opened the scoring moments before half-time with an incredible left-footed howitzer from outside the box.The shot nearly took the roof off the net as it helped Palmeiras eventually seal a 2-0 away win.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut fans were left claiming that Estevao is a one-off generational talent.They believe he will end up being a rival to Barcelona’s 17-year-old superstar Yamal.Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke lead Chelsea’s dressing room celebrations after win over LiverpoolAnd some feel it could even echo the goal-fest rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.One said: “Just as we had the Messi vs CR7 era, the next big rivalry will be Estevao vs Yamal!”Another declared: “How does he generate this much shot power?”One noted: “Another reason we’re going to be so much better next season.”Another added: “Best under-18 player in the world not named Yamal.” More

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      Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for huge Nottingham homecoming

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      LEIGH WOOD is back fighting THIS WEEKEND with his 18-month hiatus now over!The popular Nottingham fighter will face Anthony Cacace in front of his home fans with the Irishman’s IBO super-featherweight title up for grabs.Leigh Wood is back in action for the first time since October 2023Anthony Cacace is a dangerous foe but gave up his IBF title for this fightCredit: PAWood is one of the most exciting British fighters around but has not fought since his October 2023 victory over Josh Warrington after injury setbacks.He has moved up in weight and faces a daunting prospect in Cacace, who has proved himself as one of the best super-featherweights around.The Apache scored impressive wins against Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in 2024 and enters this fight as the heavy favourite.However, he has been accused of ducking Eduardo Nunez after giving up his IBF title to face Wood instead of the Mexican, who was mandatory challenger for that belt.More boxingBoth men will be desperate for victory, with a unification fight later on in the year a possibility for the winner.Huge Nottingham Forest fan Wood also wants to fight at the City Ground.Liam Davies is also moving up in weight and faces a tough task against Irish Olympian Kurt Walker as he looks to build to another world title shot.SunSport has everything you need to know ahead of the big fight night.Most read in BoxingWhen is Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood?Cacace vs Wood for the IBO super-featherweight title takes place on Saturday, May 10.The card is being held at the Nottingham Arena.The show will start at 7pm BST.Ring walks for the main event are expected to take place at 10pm BST.Is Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood on TV and can I live stream it?DAZN will air the full event.That means it is available to those with the TV channel as part of their subscription package.Cacace vs Wood can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or via their downloadable app.An annual subscription costs £119.99 (or £14.99 monthly).A flexible pass – which can be cancelled whenever – costs £24.99 per month.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight on the card as it happens.Who is on the Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood undercard?Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood – for IBO super-featherweight titleLiam Davies vs Kurt Walker – featherweightEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones – light heavyweightOwen Cooper vs Chris Congo – welterweightSam Noakes vs Patrik Balaz – super lightweightLewis Williams vs Viktar Chvarkou – heavyweightHuey Malone vs Jakub Laskowski – super lightweightCharlie Senior vs Cesar Paredes – featherweightNico Leivars vs Darwing Martinez – featherweightJoe Copper vs Dmitri Protkunas – middleweightJoe Tyers vs Mario Portillo – lightweightHarris Akbar vs Octavian Gratii – super welterweightWhat’s been said?Asked about his game plan for Cacace, Wood told The Ring: “Whichever way you want it.”I prefer that way but I’d like to consider myself as someone that gets the job done regardless of the circumstances.”If everything’s going my way, I’ll get the job done. If things aren’t going my way, guess what? I’ll get the job done. “I think a great fighter will always adapt to what’s in front of them. “Regardless of which path it goes down they manage to pull it out of the bag regardless.”But ideally, yes. Stick to the game plan, stick to what’s working, what we’re practising, pull out a clinical performance.”Cacace, meanwhile, spoke about the Nunez situation: “I’m not ducking anyone, you know what I mean? “These are people who are listening to the likes of Eddie Hearn [Nunez’s promoter] and these type of men and promoters.”The facts are that the money was 100 per cent better. “I’m 36 years of age. I’ve got three children. Read More on The Sun”If I was 28 and the money was the same for that Mexican, I’d have fought him in his back garden.”Call me a duck, call me whatever you want. I don’t give a s***.” More

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      David Beckham and Gary Neville complete Salford takeover as rest of Man Utd Class of 92 relinquish their stakes

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      DAVID BECKHAM and Gary Neville have completed a takeover of Salford City.Neville clubbed together with other members of Manchester United’s famous Class of 92 to buy stakes in the club in 2014.Gary Neville and David Beckham have completed a takeover of Salford CityCredit: GettyThe Class of 92 invested in the club in 2014Credit: BBCThe ex-footballers came through the Manchester United academy togetherCredit: GettyBeckham then joined the ownership team in 2019 when he purchased a ten per cent stake from majority shareholder Peter Lim. But now Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes have relinquished their ownership.Lim also departed in 2024, leaving Beckham and his best man Neville to seek fresh investment. And they have found that in the shape of Declan Kelly, founder of US-based advisory firm Consello, and Lord Mervyn Davies, chairman of the Lawn Tennis Association – who will together co-chair Salford’s board of directors.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe new ownership group also includes four further businessmen plus an Indian sports technology company. According to The Athletic, they have invested between £11million and £15m to bolster Salford’s infrastructure and sporting ambitions.But the consortium are understood not to be taking on active daily roles in the club, with Beckham and Neville driving the operation and hoping to appoint a new chief executive.Butt, Giggs, Scholes and Phil Neville, meanwhile, are expected to stay on in other non-stakeholder roles at Moor Lane.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSalford enjoyed four promotions in five years once the ex-United stars initially bought in. The 2024-25 season was their sixth consecutive campaign in League Two.The Ammies finished eighth, missing out on a play-off spot by just one point. It is said the celebrity owners are targeting two promotions to the Championship within the next five years. Beckham, who also owns MLS outfit Inter Miami, told The Athletic: “I will be over every big decision that’s made and every little decision that’s made.”That’s what my commitment is to Gary. It’s what my commitment is to the club.“We’re definitely not doing it for a laugh and it’s also not for the romantic side of things.“Yes, we care about the club — but we’re doing it to win. We want Salford to be successful and we have had success, but then we want it to go on to the next level.“I always dream big so I’m always going to want us to get to the pinnacle of football and be in the Premier League. “But there’s a lot of hard work and a lot of investment to be done up until that point.“The Championship is a league that we want to get in but it’s step by step. We want success very quickly but these things take time.Salford City ownership groupDavid Beckham (ex-England captain, Man Utd legend, Inter Miami owner)Gary Neville (ex-Man Utd and England right-back, Sky Sports pundit) Declan Kelly (founder of US-based advisory firm Consello)Lord Mervyn Davies (chairman of the Lawn Tennis Association)Frank Ryan (co-chair, co-CEO, Americas Chair, DLA Piper)Shravin Mittal (founder of Unbound and managing director of Bharti Global Ltd)Nick Woodhouse (executive vice chairman, Authentic Brands Group)Colin Ryan (chief strategy and corporate development officer, Qualcomm)Dream Sports Group (Indian sports technology company)“There’s a reason why we’re not going to be going up this year. So what is that reason? How do we solve it? And what do we need to put around the team, the manager and the club to ensure we have that success?“But if we can do that, fast forward it and be up in the Championship, that’s what the dream would be.”Beckham also explained why Salford means so much to him personally as it was where he lived when he moved to Manchester aged 15, where he trained at The Cliff, where he bought his first house and where he first lived with wife Victoria. And he revealed he has taken motivation from the likes of fellow A-lister football club owners Tom Brady at Birmingham and Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham, who both enjoyed promotion from League One this season. Beckham added: “We’ve all been inspired by what Ryan Reynolds has been doing at Wrexham and I’m not saying this is why we’re doing it because it’s not.“But I’ve spoken to Ryan about it so many times now and he said the feeling around the city, the feeling around the club, is so exceptional. That’s the kind of thing that we want to create.“Tom Wagner and Tom Brady have done an incredible job with Birmingham. I went to a game a few months back and the atmosphere in the stadium was one of the best I’ve seen for a long time. “That’s what we want to create. We want to create that community, add to the community and fan base we’ve already got — and then lift it.“It’s not only growth on the field, which is what we care most about, but we want success. Because if we’re having success then we’re also having the opportunity to say, ‘Now we we’re going to invest, now we’re going to get a bigger stadium, now we’re going to get a bigger training facility and then it will go on.’ That is what we’re aiming for.Read More on The Sun“We’re not going to turn around and say, ‘Okay, there’s a bunch of money, we have no plan but we have the money and now we’ll go and get the players’. That’s not how we work in business. It has to be sustainable.“It has to be a real plan around the club because we want to be taken seriously on the field, firstly, and then on the business side. We don’t want to look stupid or make the mistakes that others have in the past.”Beckham and Neville have been friends for decades – with the right-back even Becks’ best manCredit: Getty – ContributorBeckham has taken inspiration from Wrexham owner Ryan ReynoldsCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe was impressed by what Tom Brady has done on and off the pitch at BirminghamCredit: Getty More