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April 27, 2004

Beckham's Golden Boots

This was the pair Beckham wore when England met Argentina at the 2002 World Cup in their group 'F' fixture in Sapporo.

After England striker Michael Owen was fouled by Mauricio Pochettino shortly before half-time, Beckham, as captain, stepped up to take the penalty, crashing the ball low to Argentine goalkeeper Pablo Cavellero's left to send the nation into euphoric celebration.

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