David Beckham has risked his own safety by jetting into Afghanistan to raise the morale of troops fighting in the war-torn country.

Becks left U.K. RAF airbase Brize Norton in Oxford, England on Friday (21May10) and arrived in the war zone under the cover of darkness.
He will make the rounds of the British army's base in the nation's Helmand Province, and hopes to boost the soldiers' spirits with his surprise visit.
Before flying out of England, he told reporters, "I have nothing but admiration for these young men and women and it makes me very proud to be British.
"I've wanted to visit Afghanistan for a long time and I hope that in some way it helps remind everyone at home what an amazing job they are doing out here (sic) in very difficult conditions. I feel very humble."

You know I've been here just one night so far and the experience has been even more than I could have ever hoped,' he said in an interview with BFBS: British Forces News.
To see the morale of the troops is really incredible. It first kind of hit me on the way over when we were on the military plane flying in to Afghanistan. You can see the faces, you can see obviously they know they are leaving their families, but they're so focused and they've got this look in their eyes that they're just so confident and just ready.
'That really is an unbelievable sight to see, and you feel it as well.'
Beckham started his day with breakfast in the cookhouse before taking part in a question and answer session with troops and visiting the camp's hospital.
Squadron Leader Sarah Charters, who runs the emergency unit at the hospital, told him about the work they do.

'It is an absolute honour to work in an environment like this where I know I am contributing to help save lives and David's visit reminds everyone at home of what we actually do here.'
Beckham also received a lesson in weapon handling from Craftsman Bob Floy, from Doncaster, who showed him how to use different weapons including a heavy machine gun.
With temperatures in the camp reaching 45C (113F), the star then visited the HQ of 40 Commando where he joined senior officers cooling off their feet in a paddling pool.
He also visited 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles and took part in a penalty challenge with them, and scored with his only attempt.
The 35-year-old former England captain, who made his name at Manchester United before going on to play for Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan, flew out of RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, yesterday.
He said: "Just yesterday one of the troops was killed, and you feel it and you see the flags at half-mast and you feel the tension there. It really is, like I said, amazing to be around but you feel the love from everybody.
'It just really is scary work. These guys are the bravest people that I've ever met and it really is, it truly is, an honour to be here.'

Beckham hands over England 2018 World Cup bid

David Beckham has delivered the 1,752-page bid book which he hopes will persuade Fifa to award England the 2018 World Cup.
The hosts for 2018 and 2022 will be announced on 2 December, with Russia and Australia also among the bidders.
"We have a lot of passion; football is something which runs through our veins," said Beckham, who gave the book to Fifa chief Sepp Blatter in Zurich.
Blatter revealed he had received a call from new Prime Minister David Cameron.
Nine candidates, including a joint Dutch-Belgian team, are handing over their bids to Blatter on Friday.
The English delegation were introduced by Blatter as representing "the motherland of football".
Beckham was joined on stage by Fifa vice-president Geoff Thompson, England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson and Football Association chairman Lord Triesman, who confirmed to Blatter that England would also like to be considered for the 2022 event.


In a short speech, Beckham sought to convey the place of football at the heart of English culture.
"As you will see by our bid book we have a lot of passion for the game and bringing the biggest sporting event in the world to our country," said Beckham.
"As a player you always dream of playing in the World Cup in your own country so you will see the emotion this will bring to us and our fans.
"This is something that runs through our country and through our veins."
Blatter thanked the team for their "passion and support for football" which was "well-known around the world", before referring to his phone call from Cameron on Thursday.
"Not only did he express his determination to be behind this bid, but also his determination to be behind the World Cup 2010 in South Africa," said Blatter.
"I am very happy this delegation is bidding for 2018. It is really open."
A Downing Street spokesman said Cameron contacted Blatter to stress the new coalition government's support for the bid.



"He reminded Mr Blatter that football was the national sport and people in England were extremely passionate about football," the spokesman said.
"He said that this country has great infrastructure and facilities and has a history of delivering great major sporting events like Euro 96; he said people in England were fully behind the bid."


England bid organisers believe that one of their trump cards is the ability to drive up the commercial revenues of the event.
Fifa is expected to net £2.1bn in TV and sponsorship from the 2010 World Cup, and England estimates it can increase that income by a third, taking it near the £3bn mark.
In 2005 Beckham played a part in helping London win the right to stage the 2012 Olympics and the FA is hoping he can have a similarly galvanising effect in persuading Fifa to allow England to stage the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
And the former England captain has published a two-page letter outlining the strengths of the 2018 bid.
The book covers details of the bid such as stadiums, transport, security, marketing and football and social development.


Secretary of State for Culture, the Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt said: "We would put on a fantastic football festival and fans from around the world would be welcomed with open arms.
"We have the stadiums and infrastructure in place, the atmosphere would be electric and the tournament's legacy would benefit the lives of people all over the world."

Victoria Beckham Voted World's Most Glam Celeb

Victoria Beckham has been crowned the World's Most Glamorous Celebrity in a Max Factor poll.
The former Spice Girls singer fought off tough competition from X Factor judge Dannii Minogue and Angelina Jolie who came second and third respectively to be named most glamourous.
A spokesperson for the cosmetic company stated: "'Victoria Beckham has been gracing the fashion pages for years now. She never leaves home without being fully made-up and her signature glossy pout has become her calling card."
They added: "Her simple tailored clothes, along with her love of heels and elegant make-up, have made her a fashion icon and queen of glamour."

Posh and becks, The Beckhams...

Posh and Becks is the nickname for the English celebrity supercouple Victoria Beckham formerly "Victoria Adams" and a member of the "Spice Girls, nicknamed "Posh Spice" and David Beckham "a leading footballer"


Children

Posh and Becks have three children, all boys. The eldest is Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (born 4 March 1999 in London, England), the second is Romeo James Beckham (born 1 September 2002 in London, England), and the youngest, Cruz David Beckham (born 20 February 2005 in Madrid, Spain).


10. quick facts


Victoria’s father Tony used to drive her to school in a Rolls-Royce.

She does not like being called Vicky.

Godmother of Geri Halliwell's daughter Bluebell.

Her son Romeo Beckham suffers from epilepsy.

Friends of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Godfather of her sons Brooklyn Beckham and Romeo Beckham is Elton John.

Godmother of her sons Brooklyn Beckham and Romeo Beckham is Elizabeth Hurley.

Victoria has a sister, Louise and a brother, Christian.

David Beckham full name is David Robert Joseph Beckham

Birthday is on May 2, 1975

Victoria tried out for the role of Lara Croft in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) but lost out to Angelina Jolie

Favorite designers are Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella Versace and Roberto Cavalli.

Malaria No More UK

David is on the Leadership Council for Malaria No More UK, a new charity which aims to stop death by malaria, a preventable disease, which still kills more children under five than any other single disease. David says: “By creating awareness we can really make a difference. It’s a real honour and a privilege for me to get behind Malaria No More. Davids Tattoo's * April 1999 – Son Brooklyn's name on his back * April 1999 – "Guardian Angel" on his back * 2000 – "Victoria" (in Hindi) design on his left arm * April 2002 – Roman numeral VII (7) on his right forearm * May 2003 – Latin phrase "Perfectio In Spiritu", translated into "Spiritual Perfection", on his right arm * May 2003 – Latin phrase "Ut Amem Et Foveam", translated into "So That I Love And Cherish", on his left arm * 2003 – Son Romeo's name on his back * 2003 – Classical art design on his right shoulder * 2004 – Winged cross on the back of his neck * 2004 – Angel with motto "In the Face of Adversity" on right arm * March 2005 – Son Cruz's name on his back * June 2006 – Second angel and clouds added to right arm and shoulder * January 2008 – Portrait of Victoria on left forearm * February 2008 – "Forever by your side" on left forearm * 9 March 2008 in 4th floor, No 8, Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong – The Chinese proverb "Shēng sǐ yǒu mìng fù guì zaì tiān" (生死有命 富貴在天) translated into "Death and life are fated. Riches and honour are governed by heaven" down his left torso, running from his nipple to his groin * July 2009 – "ring o' roses" on his left arm for 10th wedding anniversary * January 2010 – "Man of Sorrows" on the right-hand side of the footballer's torso Beckham has attributed the many tattoos to his obsessive-compulsive disorder and claims to be addicted to the pain of the needle. Victoria Caroline Beckham (née Adams; born 17 April 1974) During her rise to fame with 1990's pop group the Spice Girls, Beckham was dubbed Posh Spice, a nickname first coined by the British pop music magazine, Top of the Pops, in their July, 1996, issue Since the Spice Girls followed separate careers, she has dabbled in pop music, scoring four UK Top 10 singles as a solo artist. Her first single to be released, "Out of Your Mind", reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and is her highest chart entry to date. During her solo music career she has been signed to Virgin Records and Telstar Records. Victoria's Singles Include 2000 "Out of Your Mind" (feat. True Steppers & Dane Bowers) 2001 "A Mind of Its Own" & "Not Such An Innocent Girl" 2003 "Let Your Head Go" & "This Groove" Victoria Adams started dating football player David Beckham in 1997 after they had met at a charity football match, prompting him to request a meeting with her. Of their initial meeting she said, "I didn't really know who he was. I was never into football." The couple announced their engagement in 1998 and were dubbed "Posh and Becks" by the media. On 4 July 1999 they were married by the Bishop of Cork, William Paul Colton, at Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland. The wedding attracted much media coverage. David Beckham's team-mate, Gary Neville, was the best man, and the couple's four month old son Brooklyn was the ring bearer. Most of the media were kept away from the ceremony as an exclusive deal with OK! Magazine had been arranged, but photographs were released showing the Beckhams sitting on golden thrones. A total of 437 staff were employed for the wedding reception, which was estimated to have cost £500,000. The couple bought what would become their most famous home for £2.5 million in 1999 the property, which is set in 24 acres (97,000 m2) of land, was duly given a £3 million renovation and was subsequently dubbed Beckingham Palace by the media. Death Scare... In January 2000, a tip-off to Scotland Yard detectives exposed a plot to kidnap Victoria and Brooklyn Beckham and hold them at a house in Hampstead, London. The family was then moved to a secret location, but no arrests were made. Later in March 2000, she received a death threat prior to performing at the Brit Awards with the Spice Girls, and in the show's rehearsal, a red laser light appeared on her chest and she was rushed off stage. After a fire door was found to be lodged open, it was thought that there had been an assassin there, and Beckham later revealed that she was terrified by the experience. In November 2002, five people were arrested after another plot for her kidnap was infiltrated by a tabloid newspaper. All charges were dropped after a witness was deemed unreliable. Wealth... Beckham's marriage and career as a singer have made her the 52nd richest woman in Britain. and the 619th richest person in Britain with husband David, with an estimated joint wealth of £112 million ($225 million USD).