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Saturday November 1st 2003
Two english football fans tag along with a Japanese group on a stadium tour and sneak into the dressing room and come across David Beckham who was wearing white underpants and T-shirt. One tells Becks he used to go out with Emma Bunton and they talk about Euro 2004 before guards come to remove them.
David Beckham helps Real Madrid move to the top of La Liga thanks to a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Bernebeu.Victoria is at the game.
Sunday November 2nd 2003
The News of The World carries yet another 'exclusive' report on the Beckhams, claiming that David is furious because wife Posh has broken her pledge to join him in Spain. Victoria has allegedly told aides "This is the last chance for my solo career and I will do anything to make it work".
They even report that Beckham has considered returning to England and has talked about joining Chelsea. "I'm playing the best football of my career but my marriage means eveything. Chelsea is an option-possibly within two years.
In response to questions about taking drugs, Beckham vowed that he had never taken drugs and called on football stars to clean up their act.
Monday November 3rd 2003
Victoria and David arrive in the red Aston Martin sports car and move into their £4.5million villa on the private Las Encinas estate near Madrid. The Beckham boys enjoy a trip to Madrid's Parque des Atracciones with their granny while this is going on. A friend said, "Now with a fantastic property to call their own things can settle down. The family will be based in Madrid. Brooklyn will start at a British speaking school within a fortnight".
Tuesday November 4th 2003
Beckham plays in the 0-0 draw against Partizan Belgrade in the Champions League to seal their passage to the next round.
Friday November 7th 2003
Romeo Beckham falls on a concrete surface at their new home and is rushed to hospital by a close relative who was looking after him. He has stitches put in his head. David, who was at training, kept Victoria informed of what was happening by phone.
This is the latest in a series of unfortunate incidents with Romeo; four weeks ago he tripped on an escalator resulting in two stitches and two weeks ago he had a convulsion and ws kept in hospital overnight.
Sunday November 9th 2003
Sevilla pulled off one of the shock results of the season when thrashing Real Madrid 4-1 at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in a match of 15 yellow cards and two reds. Real had chances through Raul, David Beckham and Helguera in the second-half, before Ronaldo scored with his left foot to make it 4-1.
In an exclusive for the News of the World Becks reveals that he took a huge pay cut to join Real Madrid and "Its one of the best things I've ever done". However he is frustrated at the way he picks up bookings in the La Liga. About the language barrier, he revealed "Roberto Carlos's English is getting better. Its weird between me and him but we communicate without speaking. Weird but nice."
Thursday November 13th 2003
Victoria Beckham and pop adversary Sophie Ellis-Bextor release their new songs at the same time. Sohie's track 'I won't change You' will go head-to-head with Posh's double A-side single 'Let Your Head Go' and 'Don't Disturb The Groove' on December 29th.
Posh came second best back in the summer of 2000 when the same thing happened. It will be Posh's first single release for two years and she will also face stiff opposition from S Club 8 who are releasing on the same day as well.
David Beckham has been named as the greatest pop culture icon in a new TV poll, beating Hollywood stars, Madonna and Elvis.The England captain triumphed in the poll compiled from thousands of votes by music channel VH1. Beckham was ranked 31 places ahead of his wife Victoria, who wins a place as member of the former Spice Girls.
He said: "I am really honoured that I have been voted number 1 in VH1's 100 Greatest Pop Culture Icons, especially when you look at the incredible list of people in this poll - many of whom I really admire. Thank you to everyone who voted."
Sunday November 16th 2003
Having recovered from his back injury David Beckham plays for England in the 3-2 defeat in the friendly against Denmark at Old Trafford.
It is reported that Posh and Becks have ruled out sending Brooklyn to school in Madrid this year and instead will put the four year old in a class of his own with a tutor. They want him to learn Spanish first. His governess is due to fly out to Spain next week.
The Sunday Mirror features six pages on the Beckhams with the front cover headline, "World Exclusive. All Over". They quote an insider as saying, "The marriage is at breaking point and its Victoria who is forcing the issue. She has warned David that she will leave him". One friend says, " She was even the driving force in him leaving Manchester United".
The newspaper goes into depth over their troubles, explaining how Victoria is desperate to revive her flagging pop career whilst David appears to have 'discovered' himself yet is said to have grown "absurdly jealous" of the friendship between his wife and the rapper Dash.
Sunday November 23rd 2003
The two actors who will 'play' Posh and Becks in a new series of 'Footballers Wives' are revealed. Newcomer Ben Price and ex-Hollyoaks star Leila Rouass will play Conrad and Amber.
Monday November 24th 2003
David Beckham reveals that he had given England Rugby Union player Jonny Wilkinson advice on how to cope with becoming a national hero. "Its going to go crazy for Jonny, and its something we have talked about. Of course it gets too much sometimes but he's down-to-earth and will be able to handle everyting that comes up."
Tuesday November 25th 2003
Victoria rehearses moves for her new video and is put through her paces by Lavelle Smith, the man who choreographed Beyonce Knowles' sexy Crazy in Love video.This takes place at the Pineapple studios in central London.
Wednesday November 26th 2003
Real Madrid beat Marseille 2-1 away from home and Becks scores the opening goal with a trademark free-kicj from outside the penalty area in the 35th minute.
It is reported that a waxwork model of Becks is to be made for Spanish museum, Museo de Cera, after a record response from the public.
Thursday November 27th 2003
David Beckham takes wife Victoria to meet the Queen to receive his OBE. Afterwards the 28-year old star said, "Its a dream come true. Its definitely on a par with my football medals, if not better. Its great to receive an honour for playing football, something I love doing."
David wore two huge jewelled rings, borrowed from Bond Street jewellers, and worth £10 million. Victoria opted for a bracelet studded with heart-shaped diamonds, matching earrings and a 14-carat white diamond ring.
Saturday November 29th 2003
Beckham makes Real Madrid's 74th minute equaliser against Osasuna. He set up Ronaldo with a 30 yard pass before limping off with an ankle knock.
In an exclusive interview with the News of the World, Beckham said that England were good enough to win Euro 2004."We fear no-one and can win the tournament next summer" he said.
Victoria is a seen as a guest on the Parkinson TV programme and dismisses rumours that their marriage was in trouble.