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Although retired from sports, David Beckham still commands huge attention.
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- n5 @, p$ @7 ^6 m  \7 ^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.

When he appeared, there was no sound except clicking from countless photoflashes.
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% C. g& I: @0 ZBut 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.
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" r7 X9 m2 g$ [# d"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."

8 r% K- f: Q0 A& PHe also said leadership, teamwork and hard work are important in sports, and it's the same with business.


" E7 g" D, H9 K" {" L5 {8 JFrom:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cel ... ontent_17130939.htm