David Beckham's former teammates and star friends have been quick to wish him well following the news of his retirement.
Beckham announced on Thursday that he will retire from football at the end of the French league season.
Omar Gonzalez played alongside him at LA Galaxy:
(SOUNDBITE) (English) galaxy player Omar Gonzalez, saying:
"My four years with him were, you know, fantastic and we won championships together and I wish him all the best. Can't say nothing but great things about the guy. I am going to say that off the field I think he's an even better person than a player."
Meanwhile in London, news of Beckham's decision was a big talking point at the Ivor Novello Awards.
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale said he would be missed:
(SOUNDBITE) (English) Bush frontman, Gavin Rossdale, saying:
"He's just unbelievable, he's a great ambassador for sport, he's a great person. I've come across him a number of times and I consider him a friend I rea
