Who knew David Beckham growing a dodgy beard would become such a talking point?

The football star's new facial fuzz continued to divide opinion as he arrived under a newsboy cap at LAX International Airport on Thursday after the England squad's world cup qualifing match.

Becks' and his controversial beard arriving in Los Angeles on Thursday (Splash News)

The hairy new addition to the Beckham brand has been debated around the world, with ITV's 'This Morning' mocking up an exaggerated photo (see below) of what Becks might look like with an even bigger beard.

The football star's beard gets a makeover courtesy of 'This Morning' (WENN.com)

David follows the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Johnny Depp who have all disguised their good looks with lots of wiry facial hair.

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