The superstar athlete was confident after making the 35-man shortlist that he was going to be chosen for the final cut. Each Olympic team may only have three players over the age of 23 and team manager Stuart Pearce did not select 37-year-old Beckham to fill one of these spots. Unfortunately for Beckham, many speculate that the Londoner will not have the opportunity to represent England in any future national competitions.
Although Beckham is heartbroken, he remains committed to his country and assures his former team that he will be rooting them on.
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