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Forget the queen; for Britons, it's God save iconic Beckham.

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| June 13, 2003 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Gregory Katz

LONDON _ Forget the war with Iraq, the spat with the French, global warming and the upcoming Wimbledon tournament _ the only thing on most Britons' minds now is the fate of sexy soccer star David Beckham, arguably the most popular man in Britain.

Beckham, the husband of former Spice Girl Victoria Adams and a fashion trendsetter in his own right, appears likely to be traded from the powerhouse Manchester United team, an English institution, to a rival in Spain or Italy.

Manchester officials, mindful that they would be losing a national icon, said last week they would be willing to accept a $50 million offer from Barcelona, which would likely spark a bidding war that may ultimately include wealthier teams from Milan and Madrid.

Behind the trade talk is a growing rift between Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson, the stern Manchester United coach who disapproves of his star's celebrity lifestyle. Not since squabbling between John Lennon and Paul McCartney has Britain been so upset by…

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