On Feb. 16 in a European Champions League clash, David Beckham, playing on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy for AC Milan, will face Manchester United for the first time since leaving the club in 2003. If he happens to score, "I do not think I would celebrate. I respect the supporters and the club. To me they are the best fans in the world and the support they gave me week in, week out was incredible. Nothing will ever better that."

Beckham played 394 times for Man U over eight seasons, helping the club win six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the European Champions League.

"I always wish I was part of Manchester United, it is just in me," he said. "Even though I am not there any more, I am still a huge fan. Coming to terms with not being a United player was certainly the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with. When you are a Manchester United player and a Manchester United fan you never want to play for any other club."