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Why David Beckham Wore the No. 23 Jersey for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy

During the early years of his career, David Beckham was synonymous with the No. 7 jersey, wearing it for both his boyhood club, Manchester United, and the England national team.

However, his move to Real Madrid in 2003 marked the end of an era. The English midfielder swapped his iconic No. 7 for the No. 23 shirt—a number he would continue to wear later with the LA Galaxy.

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