Beckham Visits China As Ambassador To Promote Football
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and La Galaxy skipper David Beckham has topped the charts on being the highest paid football start in the world, with a whooping 36 million Euros this year from playing with Paris Saint-Germain. Best of all, he intends to donate 5% of that salary to charity for children. But hey, he also earns around 33 million Euros from brand endorsements in case you're wondering.
By shaunzsee — 20 Mar 2013, 11:16 AM — Updated almost 11 years ago
PHOTOS: David Beckham's China visit
Football superstar David Beckham waves as he attends a press conference at a primary school in Beijing on March 20. Beckham flew to Beijing on March 20 to take up a role as ambassador for the Chinese Super League, with domestic media saying he will visit three cities on a five day trip.
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Football superstar David Beckham (back) embraces a pupil during a press conference at a primary school in Beijing on March 20. Beckham flew to Beijing on March 20 to take up a role as ambassador for the Chinese Super League, with domestic media saying he will visit three cities on a five day trip.
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Football superstar David Beckham (C) answers questions from a group of pupils during a press conference at a primary school in Beijing on March 20. Beckham flew to Beijing on March 20 to take up a role as ambassador for the Chinese Super League, with domestic media saying he will visit three cities on a five day trip.
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David Beckham, in his suit, plays soccer with students of Beijing's No. 2 High School during an event to promote the sport in China, Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Beckham says he doesnít rule out playing professionally in China someday but is focusing now on his work as an ambassador for the countryís top-tier league.
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David Beckham, in his suit, plays soccer with students of Beijing's No. 2 High School during an event to promote the sport in China, Wednesday, March 20, 2013.
Image via wordpress.comBeckham visits China to promote football
"I'm excited by the prospect of promoting the world's greatest game to Chinese sports fans, as I've seen firsthand the growing interest in football there," Becks reportedly said during his speech.
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The former England captain says he isn't concerned about the match-fixing scandals in China, with several players and officials sentenced to prison.
foxnews.com
DAVID Beckham has arrived in China as an ambassador to help develop young players as the country tries to clean up its football image after a spate of corruption scandals.
theaustralian.com.au
Beckham says he is open to play on
“I am continuing to play now. So if I continue to stay fit, if I continue to progress as a player because I still feel that I can learn from playing the game, who knows?” - David Beckham
Football superstar David Beckham refused Wednesday to rule out playing beyond the end of this season, when his current contract with French side Paris Saint-Germain ends.
Beckham is the highest paid footballer in the world
The former England captain, who recently joined Paris Saint-Germain on a five-month contract, attracts more cash than four-time FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi
cnn.comBeckham, 37, will reportedly make €36 million this year in salary and endorsements. He reportedly earns €33 million per year in endorsements.
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The midfielder's entire PSG salary, which is estimated to make up 5% of his total earnings, will be donated to a Paris children's charity.
cnn.comOther top paid people in the football world
Lionel Messi of Barcelona FC, aged 25, annual income of 35 million euros includes 13 million in salary and bonuses, with the remainder coming from advertising and other sources.
28-year old Real Madrid striking machine Christiano Ronaldo has a total income reaching 30 million euros, including 13.5 million euros from salary and bonuses.
Coach of Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho, is the best-paid coach in the world game, earning 14 million euros a year.
Carlo Ancelotti, who is the Italian Football Manager and also the Manager of Paris Saint-Germain earns 12 million euros anually
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The 37-year-old father of four was “an easy shoe-in” for the accolade, because of his dedication to his family, OK! Magazine admitted, particularly of his children.
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"Here's a box of my underpants. I've signed it, 'To Horst, may you forever enjoy these garments free of wedgies and unspeakable accidents. Your pal, David Beckham.'"
yahoo.comBeckham was sent-off for kicking out at Diego Simeone early in the second half of England's 1998 World Cup last-16 clash against Argentina at Saint-Etienne's Geoffroy-Guichard stadium
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About David Beckham
He has played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, Los Angeles Galaxy and the England national team for which he holds the appearance record for an outfield player.
David Robert Joseph Beckham (born 2 May 1975) is an English footballer who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain