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Although retired from sports, David Beckham still commands huge attention.
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Hours before he showed up in a conference room at luxury hotel and casino resort Venetian Macao last week, journalists from about 500 media houses had already waited in long lines to get a close-up position to the celebrity.
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When he appeared, there was no sound except clicking from countless photoflashes.

! P9 x* @* J0 f5 h- dBut this time, Beckham presents himself as businessman, rather than an entertainment celebrity, as he announced a long-term partnership between his company Beckham Ventures and global resort developer Las Vegas Sands, which owns Venetian Macao.

He has retired as a pro athlete and will focus on business and charity. Beckham emphasizes: "I'm extremely excited.

2 f9 i) W: s0 a3 d+ A6 x"My business started a few years ago, but my focus was on playing (soccer) at that time. Now I'm becoming more of a businessman."
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; H4 h3 g% C4 F; RHe also said leadership, teamwork and hard work are important in sports, and it's the same with business.


From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cel ... ontent_17130939.htm