David Beckham sends emotional message with Man Utd and England icon 'so proud' after latest achievement
David Beckham has sent an emotional message after his Netflix documentary won a prize at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards
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David Beckham has sent an emotional message after his Netflix documentary won a prize at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
The Manchester United and England icon welcomed Netflix cameras into his world in a documentary that released in October last year.
It was well-received at the time, with Beckham also providing a glimpse into his life with wife Victoria and their children Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo and Harper.
On Saturday, the documentary was recognised at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards - with the show winning in the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series category.
David Beckham has sent an emotional message after his Netflix documentary won a prize at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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And Beckham, writing on Instagram, has admitted he's 'so proud' of the achievement.
“So this happened last night. Emmy winners WOW!" he said.
"Thank you to the @televisionacad for this honour and congratulations to my BECKHAM documentary team, I am so proud of each and every one of you and this award is so special for all of us.
"I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since we released something that was so personal to me and my family, the reaction from people all over the world was and is still amazing, THANK YOU to everyone that watched it , HUGE thank you to @fisherstevens @nicola.howson #johnbattsek @davidgardner @bshepherd @gneville2 @studio99 and all the amazing people behind the camera that helped make this so special, also a big thanks to our incredible partners at @netflix.
"We have an award winning studio. I love you all & am so proud.”
A number of high-profile figures have already responded.
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Gary Neville, who played alongside Beckham at United, posted four love heart emojis.
Victoria wrote: "So so proud of you and your incredible team!! Xxxxx."
Real Madrid icon Marcelo, who was team-mates with Beckham during his time at the Bernabeu, said: "Well deserved."
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And internet personality Hayley Karseras said: "Well deserved it was so good to watch."
Beckham didn't attend the ceremony due to other commitments.
Data released last October showed his documentary amassed a staggering 3.8million viewers over the first five days of being released.
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Beckham is currently the co-owner of MLS outfit Inter Miami.
They recruited Lionel Messi last year, while Barcelona icons Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez all represent the club as well.
Beckham, speaking recently on Hot Ones, said he signed Messi to inspire the 'next generation'. He also feels the United States will one day win the World Cup due to the Argentina icon playing in the MLS.
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