September 14th holds a special place in Indian history, as it commemorates Hindi, one of the most spoken languages globally. Beyond India, many countries have significant Hindi-speaking populations. Even in the world of sports, several iconic athletes share a deep connection with Hindi. David Beckham, the former England captain, is one such figure. He captivated football fans with his exceptional skills and endeared himself to Hindi speakers in a unique way. On this Hindi Diwas, we explore Beckham’s relationship with the language.
Beckham, a renowned footballer and style icon, is also known for his tattoos. Notably, he has a tattoo in Hindi. Beckham had his wife Victoria’s name inked in Hindi. This tattoo reflects his personal life and his affinity for Indian culture and the Hindi language. Let’s delve into the story behind David Beckham’s Hindi tattoo.
Beckham had his wife Victoria’s name tattooed on his left forearm in Hindi during the 2000s. The tattoo depicted the name ‘Victoria’ in the Devanagari script. The tattoo gained attention because of a spelling error. Instead of ‘Victoria’ in Hindi, it was written as ‘Vihtoria,’ which had an incorrect pronunciation. This mistake became a major topic in the media. Beckham chose to have his wife’s name in Hindi to do something unique and different.
Even though he has retired from football, David Beckham remains a successful figure. Reports indicate Beckham’s current net worth is approximately 6000 crore rupees (around 500 million pounds). According to the Sunday Times, David and Victoria Beckham are only 140 million pounds behind King Charles III of England.
Throughout his career, Beckham played for major clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. He also played international football for England for 13 years, scoring 17 goals in 115 matches.