Bare it like Beckham

2009/2007: Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham acknowledges fans (at right) as he leaves the field after a MLS match in New Jersey while he poses after playing the Phoenix in Wellington.

2009: England's David Beckham salutes the crowd after a 2010 World Cup qualifying at Wembley Stadium at left while it is 2007 as he waves to the crowd in Wellington after playing for LA Galaxy against the Phoenix.

2008: Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham acknowledges the crowd at the end of their MLS match against the New York Red Bulls in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2009: A maxi advertising campaign for Armani underwear with David Beckham and his wife Victoria is pictured in downtown Milan.

2009: The new advertising campaign for Emporio Armani underwear featuring England footballer David Beckham is unveiled outside Selfridges department store on Oxford Street in London.

2009: LA Galaxy's David Beckham walks off the pitch at the end of the first half of a friendly match against Barcelona at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

2009: FC Barcelona's Thierry Henry (right) and LA Galaxy's David Beckham exchange jerseys at the end of a friendly match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

2009: AC Milan's David Beckham leaves the field after the UEFA Cup match against Werder Bremen in Bremen.

2009: AC Milan's David Beckham throws his jersey to fans following their UEFA Cup match against Werder Bremen in Bremen.

2009: England's David Beckham applauds after their 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine at Wembley Stadium.

2009: England's David Beckham walks off after their 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine at Wembley Stadium.