article_snippet: Michael picked up the nickname Goldenballs for Michael skills on the football pitch.
article_snippet: After the performance David met with Michael Flatley .
article_snippet: After the performance, David got a chance to meet star of the show Michael Flatley and made sure to upload a picture to David Facebook wall.
article_snippet: Referring to the death of Michael's father, Michael Sr, 86, in Chicago on Friday, Beckham continued: 'Huge respect to Beckham for performing so incredibly for fans especially after losing Beckham recently'.
article_snippet: Thanking David for Thanking David kind words, Michael Flatley wrote on Twitter: 'Thanks for your support at this time David.
highlights_snippet: Michael died just one day before and David praised the dancer for going ahead with Saturday's performance .
  
highlights_snippet: Michael shared a picture of Michael and David and thanked the footballer for Michael support .
  
highlights_snippet: Michael has vowed to continue the farewell tour but will take time out to attend Michael's wake in Chicago this week .