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This is an archive article published on April 28, 2004

Does 145;David146; dribble in his sleep?

England soccer captain David Beckham stirs in his sleep, turning occasionally to reveal a hint of tattoo or a glimpse of nipple 8212; the c...

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England soccer captain David Beckham stirs in his sleep, turning occasionally to reveal a hint of tattoo or a glimpse of nipple 8212; the crowd gasps. For these are the highlights of a 67-minute video of Real Madrid8217;s golden boy doing nothing more energetic than taking a nap.

The 28-year-old style icon was captured on film by Brit art sensation Sam Taylor-Wood as he rested in a hotel after a training session. She has named the work 8216;David8217; in a nod to Michelangelo8217;s sculptural depiction of male perfection. It was unveiled on Tuesday.

The film, made in January before Beckham was hit by claims he cheated on pop star wife Victoria with his former assistant Rebecca Loos, appears to show him naked, with only his head and torso visible.

8220;I believe he8217;s having a siesta after one of his morning training sessions,8221; said the gallery8217;s Hazel Sutherland, who denied Beckham might have been pretending. 8220;His mum came in yesterday and confirmed he8217;s definitely sleeping. Who would know better than her?8221;

Reaction to a preview this week ranged from the favourable to the cheeky. 8220;This is a David as physiologically perfect as Michelangelo8217;s,8221; wrote The Guardian, while The Daily Mirror wrote 8220;Whether Becks looks this good in bed, only his wife Victoria, or perhaps 8212; allegedly 8212; Rebecca Loos, can tell us8221;

 

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