Manchester United legend David Beckham’s outrageous goal on this day in 1996 [Video]

Former Manchester United and England footballer David Beckham poses on the pitch at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on October 6, 2015 ahead of a charity football match in aid of UNICEF. Beckham will lead the Great Britain and Ireland team against a Rest of the World team led by Zinedine Zidane at Old Trafford on November 14. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

On 17th August 1996, David Beckham scored an outrageous goal against Wimbledon to etch his name into Manchester United folklore.

David Beckham has made a career of scoring exceptional goals. From dipping free-kicks to goals from 40-yards away, the Manchester United legend has done it all. A fan favourite during his days at Old Trafford, the winger has also earned the respect of many footballers and managers alike.

However, it was on this very day in 1996, where Beckham introduced himself to the world with a stunning goal from behind the half-line against English side Wimbledon.

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