Former Manchester United star David Beckham has admitted that he cried when he was told by Sir Alex Ferguson that he had been awarded the infamous No.7 shirt at Old Trafford.
Beckham, who spent a total of 12 years at the club, was reassigned the iconic number ahead of the start of the 1997/98 season, following United's capture of striker Teddy Sheringham from Tottenham Hotspur. The latter joined the Reds for £3.5million and was awarded the No.10 shirt Becks had worn during the previous campaign.
Beckham had worn it the season prior and had enjoyed a lucrative campaign, scoring 12 goals and registering ten assists, meaning it was understandable that he enjoyed sporting that particular number. However, the blow was well and truly softened for the former England captain when he was informed that he would be claiming the No.7 shirt instead.
