David Beckham has detailed the shocking back-breaking injury he suffered in 2011 as he stripped off once again in a very risqué shoot for Men’s Health UK.

The former footballer, 49, was playing and living in Los Angeles for LA Galaxy when he ‘broke his back and spine’ during a game, which ultimately led to his retirement in 2013.

Sharing rare details about his gruelling injury, David admitted: ‘I actually broke my back. I was living in LA and cracked my spine. 

‘I had pain after a game, I went for a scan and couldn’t find anything wrong with it. 

‘I was insisting there was something not right there – I could feel it. So, they injected me with dye, and then it came up. It was a bad one.’

As he approaches his fifties, David revealed his body is ‘feeling better than it has done for a long time’ and shared the secret thing he is doing to keep in shape.

David Beckham, 49, has detailed the very shocking back-breaking injury he suffered in 2011 as he stripped off once again in a very risqué shoot for Men’s Health UK

The former professional footballer was playing and living in Los Angeles when he ‘broke his back and spine’ during a game, which ultimately led to his retirement

Often seen working out with his wife Victoria in their home gym, David said he enjoys playing padel three times a week as well as working out everyday to maintain his jaw-dropping physique.

On working out with the fashion designer, David said he ‘loves’ training with her but often gives her ‘a lot of grief’ during their workout.

Asked if he is worried about turning 50-years-old in May, David said it ‘doesn’t bother him one bit’.

He said: ‘As long as I’m fit and healthy and my family are healthy, that’s all I care about. I’m really happy. I’ve got the business and an amazing family. My kids are all working hard, and they’ve all got pᴀssions, and that’s what’s important to me.’

David shares four children – Harper, 13, Brooklyn, 25, Cruz, 19, and Romeo, 22, – with Victoria, whom have been married since 1999.

Posing in a fitness-inspired shoot, David promoted BOSS underwear – after his most risqué shoot ever in January.

He proved he’s still got it as he left little to the imagination in the jaw-dropping snaps.

As the star of the new campaign, David posed up a storm in a series of sultry pictures, wearing only his underwear.

Sharing rare details about his gruelling injury, David admitted: ‘I actually broke my back. I was living in LA and cracked my spine’ (pictured playing for LA Galaxy in 2007)

As he approaches his fifties, David revealed his body is ‘feeling better than it has done for a long time’ and shared the secret thing he is doing to keep in shape

Often seen working out with his wife Victoria in their home gym, David said he enjoys playing padel three times a week as well as working out everyday to maintain his jaw-dropping physique

On working out with the fashion designer, David said he ‘loves’ training with her but often gives her ‘a lot of grief’ during their workout

The full interview can be read in the April issue of Men’s Health UK, on sale from 4th March

He proudly showcased his sculpted physique and tattooed torso in a number of the brand’s new range, including a tiny pair of black hip briefs.

Daniel Grieder, CEO of HUGO BOSS, said: ‘The launch of the BOSS ONE Bodywear collection marks another milestone and a new chapter in our long-term strategic partnership with David Beckham. 

‘It is also a testament to our joint dedication to style and excellence. Bodywear is an iconic product group, and with this campaign, we aim to inspire customers and fans of the brand worldwide more than ever.’

The BOSS ONE Bodywear collection consists of premium-quality men’s underwear essentials, including trunks, briefs, tank tops and T-shirts in minimalist black and white hues. 

David’s chiselled and tattooed physique was then on full display as he walked while staring intensely ahead of him.

Captioning the video, which is set to the tune of Phil Collins’ In The Air Tonight, he penned: ‘A film by Mert & Marcus… 9:30PM GMT tonight @BOSS.’

Fans of the star were quick to share their appreciation for his efforts in the comments, with one remarking: ‘Sir, you’re aging like a fine wine’ and another echoing: ‘You’ve still got it David.’

A third flustered follower remarked: ‘Can’t breathe’ while another suggested he could be the next 007, by writing: ‘New bond film looks good’.

Posing in a fitness-inspired shoot, David promoted BOSS underwear – after his most risqué shoot ever in January (pictured last month)

The football star has proved he’s still got it as he left little to the imagination in the jaw-dropping snaps

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Fans had already been sent went wild the day before, after David posted another sizzling picture with one glaring detail.

The former athlete wore nothing but a pair of BOSS boxers with his followers joking about why he has  his famous nickname Golden Balls. 

Teasing when there will be more information revealed on his Instagram page, David wrote: ‘9:30PM GMT tomorrow…’

David’s fans went wild over the racy snap as they penned: ‘Well that’s just what I need to see.’; ‘Ufff … the Golden Balls Boss’; ‘Omg why did I zoom innnnnn’, ‘Scrolling through at lunch and dropped my sandwich as well as my jaw…’

Others added: ‘This is absolutely the greatest moment of my day’; ‘It feels like someone just turned the thermostat up to ‘inferno mode’; ‘Mother of love. What an absolute sort’; ‘Well that’s just what I need to see’; ‘I just spat my tea out!!!’

His wife Victoria reshared the post and cheekily wrote in the caption: ‘My boss’, along with a wink face emoji. 

The full interview with David Beckham can be read in the April issue of Men’s Health UK, on sale from 4th March