"David Beckham: For the Love of the Game," Will Film Beckham Playing Soccer In The Seven Continents Of The World

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David Beckham's epic football journey "David Beckham: For the Love of the Game," will cover all the seven continents in the world which will be filmed into a documentary by BBC One.

Beckham, the legendary football player will star in a documentary film by BBC named "David Beckham: For the Love of the Game." The 90 minutes flick will film the ex-England captain playing soccer with local people in some of the most challenging, remote and extreme locations on earth, according to BBC.

Beckham's journey will cover all seven continents in the world; the locations include Papua New Guinea, the foothills of Nepal, the streets of Buenos Aires, the desert plains of Djibouti, the manicured pitches of Miami and the frozen wastelands of Antarctica.

"I remember sitting on a plane and discussing this idea with friends, and never thinking it would become a reality. I'm genuinely excited now we can realize this ambitious idea. Whether as a player or out in the field for UNICEF and other charitable partners, I have seen the transformational effect that sport, and in particular football, has on people's lives," said Beckham.

Beckham will travel with Dave Gardner, his childhood friend. Other than the field Beckham will be exploring the lives of people that struggle living in challenging and remote environments as well as those that get to achieve their dream making it into big leagues. The 40-year-old footballer's epic journey ends at his home ground in Old Trafford, former club Manchester United, where he will bid farewell to the game, reported Variety.

"This epic journey will allow me to show the positive side of the game I love and shine a light on the passion and selflessness of people that play this sport as a force for good," he noted about "David Beckham: For the Love of the Game," BBC documentary film.

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