There
is little doubt that David Beckham has inspired countless youngsters to
follow in his footsteps into the footballing world.
And
now the sportsman appeared to be encouraging fans to 'Lead with Love'
after he displayed his cryptic new hand tattoo on Monday.
The
39-year-old's inking, which appears alongside numerous other designs on
his left hand, was hard to miss as he discussed his latest adventure in
the Brazilian rainforest with Michael Palin.
'Lead with love': David Beckham flashed his new
hand tattoo after being quizzed by Michael Palin about his new TV show
Into The Unknown
The former footballer looked dapper in a navy suit, white shirt and matching tie as he arrived at London's Serpentine Gallery.
It
is unclear as to what the meaning behind the tattoo could be, which
fans got their first flash of as he carried daughter Harper through Los
Angeles Airport on Saturday.
The
father-of-four was minus his famous family on this occasion, which was
organised ahead of the airing of his new documentary David Beckham: Into
The Unknown next week.
Suited and booted: The former footballer looked
dapper in a dark blue suit as he posed with the comedian at London's
Serpentine Gallery
Can't get enough: The 39-year-old's new inking
could just been seen as talked about his latest challenge which saw him
exploring Brazilian rainforest
Buzzing: The former England captain said his
trip was inspired by a short walk across a London park after a
five-a-side game following his retirement
It
took 12 days of travelling 800 miles into the Amazon, for David to find
what he was looking for - a whole village of people who had no idea who
he was.
The
former England captain said his trip was inspired by a short walk
across a London park after a five-a-side game following his retirement.
He
said: 'All of a sudden I was on my own and thinking 'you know, I
haven't done this for 15 years'. That was kind of the first thing that
made me think I should do something where I can go into a situation I've
not been in before.'
Hitching a ride: In a promotional shot for the
documentary, there is no new tattoo on David hand as he is pictured
holding a boy from a local tribe
Adventures: The sportsman travelled to Brazil
with friends Anthony Mandler (a world-renowned photographer) Derek White
(an experienced motorbike rider) and best friend Dave Gardner who he's
know since they were 14
Solid hand shake: Set to air on BBC1 on June 9,
the programme will see the friends fly into the rainforest city of
Manaus - where the England team are set to play Italy
The heartthrob, who was joined by three friends, flew into Rio de Janeiro before continue his journey by motorbike, canoe and plane to meet the remote Yanomami tribe, but even then his wife was not sure he would be able to keep his anonymity.
He said: 'Victoria was not convinced
that they wouldn't know who I was, but I was kind of 95 per cent sure that I
wouldn't be recognised by the tribe - and I was right.
'The
fact is, for the last 22 years my every day has been on a schedule and
the fact that I woke up in Rio and we said, 'Let's go to the favelas'.
Into The Unknown: David teamed his navy suit with a white shirt and a slim, dark blue tie
Anonymity: It took 12 days of travelling 800
miles into the Amazon rainforest, for David to find what he was looking
for - a whole village of people who had no idea who he was
The big reveal: Fans had first caught a glimpse of the inking as he carried daughter Harper through LAX airport on Saturday
Planning: His wife Victoria, 40 (pictured in the
documentary) was not sure he would be able to keep his anonymity during
the trip
Double trouble: The heartthrob flew into Rio de Janeiro before continuing his journey by motorbike, canoe and plane
Tune in: David Beckham: Into The Unknown is being shown on BBC1 at 9pm next Monday
'We can have lunch when we want and have dinner when we want and kind
of talk about what we wanted to and to meet people that I've never met
before - that was refreshing.
'Obviously as we went along the trip I was being less recognised
and by the end of the trip, when we were with the
tribe, they didn't know who I was, they didn't know what football was,
and it was incredible.'
David Beckham: Into The Unknown is being shown on BBC1 at 9pm next Monday.
Cruising: In one shot from the trip, David can be seen covered in mud while wearing a dark checked shirt and quilted gilet
Blending in: David was pictured with pals Anthony Mandler and Dave Gardner after meeting the rainforest tribe
Very rock and roll: The foursome also posed in front of a small river as they perched on their vintage motorcycles
On the road again: The group looked to be having a great time in clips from the documentary
New challenge: David also sported a khaki cap
and red spotted scarf as he trekked through the forest, while carrying
all his necessities with him
