• David Beckham says his father's tough love helped him get through some of the low moments in his career. • "All of those moments where my dad was hard on me as a kid, there was a reason for it," he said. • Beckham added that his dad only acknowledged his success when he received his 100th cap in 2008.

David Beckham, 50, says he weathered the toughest parts of his career thanks to his dad's strict parenting style.

During an appearance on Tuesday's episode of "This Life of Mine with James Corden" podcast, the soccer icon spoke about his upbringing and his own approach to raising kids.

Despite excelling in soccer, Beckham said he never considered himself an especially talented player when he was younger.

"No, because my dad was so tough on me as a young kid," Beckham told host James

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