The athlete texted his pal minutes before his star ceremony to express his regrets that he couldn't attend.
showed up at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. On Thursday, the 54-year-old singer was shocked when Beckham, his pal of more than two decades, arrived to give a speech in his honor.
Beckham was aware of Anthony's feelings, telling ET that his friend passed along the same message when they were up on stage together. "I first met Marc 20 years ago when I was playing for Real Madrid. It's probably not a cool thing to say, but I was very starstruck when I met Marc, because on the way to every Real Madrid game I used to listen to his music," the former pro soccer player said."I now dress a little bit like him. I learned salsa for one man only -- but please don't tell my wife."
Beckham went on to praise Anthony's"energy and commitment to his craft," noting,"He has done so much to promote Latin music and inspire the next generation of young people. I love to see him collaborate with young artists -- for instance,"Marc has achieved so much, but I know that he is only just getting started," Beckham said."His passion for music gets stronger, and he inspires me with his drive, his energy, and his incredible work ethic.
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