England and Manchester United hero David Beckham filling the void left by football with Milanese risotto I was obsessed with perfecting risotto because it's really difficult; you have to constantly stir and add ingredients. I love cooking. The kids love it, too, particularly when I make Milanese risotto with saffron. Beckham also paid tribute to the support he received from Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Manchester United manager said in his autobiography, published last week, that Beckham passed up the chance to become an Old Trafford legend when he left for Real Madrid and then Los Angeles Galaxy. Ferguson also claimed that Beckham's career suffered after he met his wife.