It’s a good thing he’s got a fragrance in the works, cause it looks like David Beckham’s going to be having a little more free time on his hands coming up here pretty soon. Page Six has the scoop about a huge announcement concerning the British soccer superstar:

August 11, 2006 — FORMER English soccer captain David Beckham is being dropped from the national team. Page Six has learned that newly appointed English coach Steve McClaren will deliver the shock announcement today. The revelation comes a day after Chelsea captain John Terry was named Beckham’s successor. Beckham will continue to play for the Real Madrid team. As the ax falls, Beckham – married to ex-pop star Victoria “Posh Spice” Adams – is said to be working with his p.r. spinmasters to get out the word that it was his decision to leave. “McClaren wants to decelebritize the England team,” our source said. “He wants to get back to basics – the game of football without all the distractions. He’s also making a new rule: no more wives or girlfriends traveling with the team. That’s out.”

Oh, he’s rich and beautiful. I’m sure he’ll land on his feet.

Also, he gets to meet Suri. At least there’s that to look forward to.