Limey bastards.

[arya]

Trying to explain to a Brit why Beckham is NOT the greatest footballer in the world, is like trying to explain to a stubborn four-year-old that Santa Claus doesn't exist.

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[pokee]

He's, like, the third or fourth best on his own team. The team that frequently doesn't let him play when he's healthy. How can he be best in the world?

[xraytheenforcer]

That...that is insane. O_o
I bet one* could make the case that Beckham isn't even the best that England has ever produced.

*I would not be the person to do this, as I don't have nearly enough knowledge to pull this off.

[mojave_wolf]

Maybe once upon a time (but really, no, not even that ); and probably once upon a time best penalty kicker, but that's about it.

Nowadays, as mentioned, barely even a starter on his national team. WTF?

No, he's not.

[captainwhimsy]

He's not the greatest footballer in the world. At all. Many more were better before him. He's just the most publicised.

Re: No, he's not.

[arya]

I agree, and the whole shitstorm started when I said he was overrated. I didn't even say he wasn't good, I just said he's not as good as the hype! Every time someone says "the British Pele" I just want to punch an Englishman (present company excluded).