SO David Beckham is moving to Spain. That caught everyone by surprise.

Even now he will be practising key Spanish phrases: "quiero que me corte el pelo": I want a haircut; "Hay un tienda por aqu?": Is there a shop around here?

This is a disappointing day for Manchester United fans, which makes it a happy day for the rest of the football family. Mind you, York City's management, looking to sign some new talent, will be disappointed that Real Madrid pipped them at the post on this one.

We say "tener suerte" (be lucky) to the Beckhams. Now they are moving abroad, we probably won't hear much more about them.

Updated: 10:45 Wednesday, June 18, 2003