FOOTBALL legend David Beckham embraces his basketball idol Michael Jordan on holiday.
The sporting giants had lunch in sunny along with their wives.
David Beckham looks up to his basketball idol Michael Jordan on holiday Credit: BackGrid
The sporting giants had lunch in sunny Ibiza along with their wives Credit: BackGrid
David wrapped an arm around fashion designer Victoria Credit: BackGrid
Michael cosied up to Cuban model Yvette Prieto Credit: BackGrid
wrapped an arm around fashion designer while cosied up to Cuban model .
At one point, former and England star David, who is about 6ft tall, smiled as he looked up to 6ft 6in Michael.
When he left United for in 2003, David opted for the No 23 jersey – the same Michael wore for the .
He previously revealed he was starstruck after meeting Michael for the first time at a restaurant.
He recalled: “Even though he was sat at a table with Madonna and a couple of others, I was looking straight at him.”
“Victoria just nudged my leg and said, ‘Stop embarrassing me’.”
Victoria at lunch in sweltering Ibiza Credit: BackGrid
Jordan and Yvette soak up the Mediterranean sunshine Credit: BackGrid
Beckham opted for the No 23 jersey when he left United for Real Madrid in 2003 Credit: Reuters
Jordan famously wore the No 23 for the Chicago Bulls Credit: Getty
When sent over champers, David and Vic went over to say hello.
He said: “Michael stood up and I shook his hand and his whole hand covered the whole of my arm.”
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