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In 1999 Beckham got inked his son Brooklyn's name for the first time on his body
Football megastar David Beckham recently announced his retirement after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport. With every major event in his life, Beckham added more ink to his body. Take a look at some of his tattoos and their meanings;
In 1999 Beckham got inked his son Brooklyn's name for the first time on his body. See more of :
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Football megastar David Beckham recently announced his retirement after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport. With every major event in his life, Beckham added more ink to his body. Take a look at some of his tattoos and their meanings;
In 1999 Beckham got inked his son Brooklyn's name for the first time on his body. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206895.cms02
Second son Romeo's name above the angel, which has more wings now
2002: Second son Romeo's name above the angel, which has more wings now. See more of :
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2002: Second son Romeo's name above the angel, which has more wings now. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206879.cms03
A winged cross on the back of his neck, a protective talisman for his kids
2003: A winged cross on the back of his neck, a protective talisman for his kids. See more of :
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2003: A winged cross on the back of his neck, a protective talisman for his kids. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206872.cms04
After the Loos scandal, an angel with the motto In the Face of Adversity
2004: After the Loos scandal, an angel with the motto In the Face of Adversity. See more of :
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2004: After the Loos scandal, an angel with the motto In the Face of Adversity. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206834.cms05
The word Love, with a swallow design symbolizing family and loyalty
2011: The word Love, with a swallow design symbolizing family and loyalty. See more of :
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2011: The word Love, with a swallow design symbolizing family and loyalty. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206847.cms06
esus and the cherubs, daughter Harper's name added later
2011: Jesus and the cherubs, daughter Harper's name added later. See more of :
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2011: Jesus and the cherubs, daughter Harper's name added later. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206901.cms07
The guardian angel was to watch over Brooklyn's name below
2000: The guardian angel was to watch over Brooklyn's name below. See more of :
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2000: The guardian angel was to watch over Brooklyn's name below. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206899.cms08
Posh's name inscribed in Devanagri script
2000: Posh's name inscribed in Devanagri script. See more of :
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2000: Posh's name inscribed in Devanagri script. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206893.cms09
Ut Amem Et Foveam ('so that I Love and cherish') added under the Victoria tattoo
2003: Ut Amem Et Foveam ('so that I Love and cherish') added under the Victoria tattoo. See more of :
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2003: Ut Amem Et Foveam ('so that I Love and cherish') added under the Victoria tattoo. /celebs/sports/becks-tattoos-a-strange-obsession/eventshow/20206858.cms10
Third baby Cruz's name added beneath the feet of the angel on his back
2005: Third baby Cruz's name added beneath the feet of the angel on his back. See more of :
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2005: Third baby Cruz's name added beneath the feet of the angel on his back.