Former England coach Glenn Hoddle has reacted to the attacks he was the target of in the David Beckham series on Netflix.
Criticized in David Beckham’s recent documentary series on Netflix, former England coach Glenn Hoddle was quick to provide his response.
Hoddle’s quick response to Beckham
Hoddle managed Beckham during his spell as England manager between 1996 and 1999, particularly during the 1998 World Cup finals in France. The round of 16 match between England and Argentina at Saint-Étienne is perhaps the most famous moment of Hoddle’s period. Beckham was sent off for kicking Diego Simeone. The MU star then faced a lynching from angry supporters who felt he had let his nation down. With one man less on the pitch for more than an hour, the Three Lions could do no better than a 2-2 draw and then lost on penalties.
“I have no problem at all with David.” 🤝
❌ “I haven’t seen it (the documentary). I believe his mum had a little dig at me?”
📺 Glenn Hoddle reacts to the attention he’s received off the back of the Beckham doc. pic.twitter.com/ncBB6veTVR
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Beckham suffered abuse and it was covered in this Netflix documentary dedicated to his life and career. And his mother and wife criticized Hoddle for making the player a scapegoat. “It cost us dearly,” said Hoddle after the match against the Albiceleste. And that was after suggesting Beckham wasn’t entirely focused on football. This was when his fame was on the rise.
“No problem with Beckham”
During the documentary, Beckham’s mother Sandra said: “Glenn Hoddle said he wasn’t in the mood for it (before the Tunisia game), right? I put him on my list of people who annoy me.” His wife Victoria added: “Glenn Hoddle didn’t try to protect him. And how old was David, 23? At 23, you’re a kid. Glenn Hoddle was a man. Well, I wouldn’t say a man. She was an older person.”
Speaking on talkSPORT Recently, Hoddle responded by simply wishing Beckham the best. “I have no problem with David. He was a fabulous player. The best that the country has produced during its history.”
