Published 17:40 IST, February 12th 2021

Man United fan from India reveals daughter's special act on Beckham's birthday: Watch

A Man United fan from India has revealed his daughter kept on wishing David Beckham on his birthday, even as he recalls his first game as a fan of the club.

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Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have a massive fan base in world following ir incredible success, particularly during Sir Alex Ferguson era. Scottish tactician has been key in urishing and getting best out of some of greatest football stars in world, including but t limited to David Beckham, Cristia Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. 

se football stars have inspired a massive fan base ever since ir rise to top. official Premier League India Twitter handle has tweeted a story which sheds light on love of a far-daughter duo for Man United from sub-continent.

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Man United India fan recalls Man United's first game he ever watched 

A Man United fan named Narendar Ananda Bhat has shared story of how he ended up becoming a die-hard fan of Red Devils. He reveals he first heard about Man United from a friend who had returned from UK. He would get several gifts related to Man United, including stickers for Bhat, which was a big deal in previous century. 

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Bhat reveals his far owned a bookstall, which is where he heard about some football stars, including Beckham. And that's how he began following club. "A Liverpool vs Man United match was first I went to a pub to watch a screening. I got a part-time job and I saved all my money for a month. re was confusion to whose jersey I wanted."

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Bhat's daughter recognises Rooney, Ronaldo, Nani

Bhat ended up getting a Wayne Rooney jersey, which he wore during clash against Liverpool. Interestingly, Man United went on to win clash with Rooney being one of scorers. Bhat reveals he has portraits of Beckham, Rooney and Ferguson at home, something which his daughter watches every day for past two years. 

"I'd take her in my arms and tell her who is in each photo." As video plays by, Bhatt's daughter attempts to recognise likes of Nani, Patrice Evra and Cristia Ronaldo. Interestingly, picture dates back to team's celebration following ir Champions League victory in 2008, one of most successful campaigns during Ferguson era. 

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When Bhat's daughter kept wishing Beckham on his birthday 

Bhat recalls Beckham's birthday last year. He informed his daughter about same, and she kept on wishing Man United legend from morning until evening. He describes this anecdote as something very striking. "Man United has supported me through some difficult times. It is also true that y have sometimes hurt me as well," said Bhat.

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Bhat goes on to heap praise on Ferguson. "He is a legend. Even in 90th minute, we knew he could do wonders through his substitutions or anything he did." He recalls fact that Ferguson would have a look at his watch during one such moment every game. And that act would ignite excitement and it was understood that something different was about to happen, insists Bhat. 

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Im courtesy: Premier League India Twitter 

17:40 IST, February 12th 2021