Fourteen years ago today, David Beckham solidified himself as a soccer legend.
In the closing minutes of England's 2001 World Cup qualifying match with Greece, the Three Lions' hopes of qualifying for the 2002 FIFA World Cup were hanging by a thread. England needed a draw to reach Japan/Korea but were trailing 2-1 late at Old Trafford.
Deep in stoppage time, Teddy Sheringham won a free kick just eight yards outside of the penalty area that Beckham expertly curled into the back of the Greek net for the World Cup qualifying goal. Such curling strikes quickly became his signature as he grew into the globe's most recognizable soccer player.