Beckham to promote football in China: will he keep the fee?

PSG player will be paid millions in new role as football 'ambassador' for troubled Chinese FA

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AS IF David Beckham has not got enough on his plate what with learning French, the former England captain may also have to take Mandarin classes after becoming China's first global soccer ambassador.

The curious appointment will see the veteran midfielder attend league matches in China and visit clubs in the country to promote the game to children, while at the same time playing for Paris Saint-Germain in the French league.

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