Ex-England boss Glenn Hoddle claims that despite David Beckham's recent Netflix documentary series backlash, he still gets along with him.

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• Hoddle received criticism after Beckham documentary
• Hoddle told he didn't protect Beckham
• Hoddle reveals he has no problem with the comments

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 1998 World Cup and Beckham's red card against Argentina were the major focal points of the documentary, which explored Beckham's life as a celebrity football player both on and off the field. The Beckham family specifically criticised Hoddle for remarks he made prior to, during, and following the competition. Beckham was benched for the opening game of the tournament after the former England manager accused him of "not being focused" before it.

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• WHAT HODDLE SAID

  "I’ve got no problem with David," Hoddle told The Sports Breakfast [via talkSPORT]. "He was a fabulous player for me and one of the best players this country has produced. I haven’t seen the documentary, I’ve got no worries with what he said. If it goes well, I wish him all the success. I believe his mum had a little dig at me. Well, my mum would have defended me to the hilt as well.

  "My daughter sent me an interview I did after the game in France as well where I was defending him and saying we can’t make him a scapegoat. It was never a red card. I’ve looked at it and thought, ‘How has he given him a red?’ It was ridiculous. I haven’t seen it. With what happened to me five years ago [referring to his heart attack in the BT Sports studio], these things don’t bother me."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In the documentary, Beckham's mother and wife criticised Hoddle's lack of protection towards the then 23-year-old Beckham. The documentary’s director, Fisher Stevens had reportedly told talkSPORT, that Hoddle had rejected the chance to participate in the documentary.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Hoddle and Beckham continue to have no problems with each other, as they are both in different phases of their lives.

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