David Beckham's red card in 1998 World Cup leads to England exit

During the 1998 World Cup, England faced Argentina in a knockout match where David Beckham received a red card for a kick on Diego Simeone. The match, which ended in a penalty shootout loss for England, saw Beckham blamed for their early exit. He later described the severe backlash he faced, including public abuse and personal distress. Beckham's actions continue to haunt him, even 25 years later, despite a vindicating performance against Argentina at the 2002 World Cup.

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