David Beckham's former teammates and star friends have been quick to wish him well following the news of his retirement.<br/> <br />Beckham announced on Thursday that he will retire from football at the end of the French league season.<br/> <br />Omar Gonzalez played alongside him at LA Galaxy:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) galaxy player Omar Gonzalez, saying:<br/> <br />"My four years with him were, you know, fantastic and we won championships together and I wish him all the best. Can't say nothing but great things about the guy. I am going to say that off the field I think he's an even better person than a player."<br/> <br />Meanwhile in London, news of Beckham's decision was a big talking point at the Ivor Novello Awards.<br/> <br />Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale said he would be missed:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) Bush frontman, Gavin Rossdale, saying:<br/> <br />"He's just unbelievable, he's a great ambassador for sport, he's a great person. I've come across him a number of times and I consider him a friend I rea
