Emotional David Beckham says he didn’t ‘sleep’ or ‘eat’ after he was blamed for England’s World Cup 1998 exit when he was sent off against Argentina as he retells story in new Netflix documentary

Emotional David Beckham says he didn’t ‘sleep’ or ‘eat’ after being blamed for England’s elimination from the 1998 World Cup as he tells his story in new Netflix documentary .

The football star, now 48, was sent off against Argentina after kicking the back of Diego Simeone’s leg, lashing out at the Argentina captain after pushing him on the ground.

A new Netflix documentary that “tells the inside story” of David Beckham’s career is set to be released next month.

Sensational clips from the program show his wife Victoria, legendary Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, his parents and former club and England team-mates Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand.

And the documentary appears to go to unprecedented depth as it covers the stress and pressures that dogged Beckham and his family throughout his professional career.

Of being eliminated from the World Cup in 1998, he said: “I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it just because I can’t.

“I wasn’t eating. I wasn’t sleeping. It cost me to never know myself.

The streaming giants’ new release, titled “BECKHAM”, will be a four-part series and will land on their platform on October 4.

The documentary promises to show the former England international’s rise from his “humble working-class beginnings” to his glamorous days at Manchester United, Real Madrid and beyond.

Other clips show heartwarming home videos of their children and the wedding day, as well as resurfaced interviews with the star in her prime.

From the trailer alone, it looks like much of it will be focused on his relationships both off and on the field.

After England’s defeat in the round of 16, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid winger then had to watch England lose on penalties.

The footballer was constantly booed and jeered by supporters of opposing clubs for most of the following 1998-99 season, with a burning effigy of him and death threats among the worst reactions to his red card.

Beckham also discusses the infamous dressing room incident between him and Sir Alex Ferguson, during which the United manager allegedly kicked the England star.

He appears to admit he lashed out at his manager after the incident as he discusses the fury with an interviewer.

Netflix promises that “the series takes you on this roller coaster and builds a surprising, personal and definitive story about one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes of all time.”

This includes Beckham’s relationship with his wife Victoria, as they trace their family life throughout his career.

He now has three children with the former Spice Girl: Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12.

Speaking about the start of their relationship, she revealed they were initially advised to keep it “a secret” – and even met in car parks to avoid public scrutiny.

She says: “My manager kept saying, ‘Try to keep this a secret.’

“So we ended up in the parking lots – and it’s not as shabby as it looks!”

Adding to his comment, David jokes: “Classic! »

And she opens up about being at the center of the “circus” – with shocking footage showing one of their children crying as fans bang on their car as they drive past.

In the clip, David – who is driving while Victoria sits in the back – says: “It’s okay Buster. They can’t get in the car.

Looking back on that time, Victoria adds, “It’s fun when the circus comes to town, isn’t it? Unless you’re in it.

Since retiring from the sport, “Becks” has taken on a number of ambitions, such as becoming owner of Inter Miami in MLS.

Earlier this summer, the club secured one of the most surprising transfers in football history as Beckham managed to convince Lionel Messi to join the club.