David Beckham Blogs From Shanghai

Hello everybody,

Hope you are all well.

Well, I’ve been in Asia for over a week now on the Galaxy’s pre-season tour and I’ve been lucky enough to go out and actually see some of the places we’ve visited. While in South Korea last week, the Galaxy took part in a training session for some of the local children. I also went to downtown Seoul to attend a kids skills session. Both were really good fun and it was great to see the children really enjoying themselves. I even attempted to speak a little Korean!

We then played against FC Seoul on Saturday which unfortunately we lost on penalties, though I think we played well against a very good team and I was pleased with my performance.

We had a great result against Shanghai-Hong Kong United yesterday, winning 3-0. Carlos Ruiz scored a hat-trick, so we were all pleased for him to get on the score sheet so soon after joining us. I picked up a dead leg, so had to come off just be on the safe side, but fortunately it’s not serious and I feel fine.

Away from football, I visited some young leukaemia patients at Shanghai Hospital on Tuesday, which was a very inspiring experience. Throughout my career I have been to various hospitals to meet sick children and, although they are very ill, they’re all so incredibly brave and are some of the most positive people I have ever met. It was an honour to have spent time with them all.


Take care

David

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David Beckham Injured In LA Galaxy Win

David Beckham set up a goal but the left the action early with a minor injury as Los Angeles Galaxy eased to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Shanghai-Hong Kong United in Shanghai.

Carlos Ruiz scored all three goals for the MLS side to secure their first victory of their Asian tour in their second match in the Far East.

Beckham provided the pass for the opening goal in first half injury time, clipping an inviting cross to Ruiz who headed beyond goalkeeper Gu Chao.

The England midfielder was substituted in the 70th minute as a precaution after he had taken a knock to his right thigh, though the injury is not serious, before Ruiz scored twice in the last 11 minutes.

David had an ice pack on his knee when he was on the bench.

"I got a kick in my leg the first half just in my thigh, and I felt it start stiffening up during the second half, so obviously the manager decided to bring me off," Beckham said in post match press conference.

"It's only precautionary... it's nothing serious," he said, adding that he would be the injury he described as a dead leg would be fine in a couple of days".

"It was nice to win the game," admitted Beckham.

"I think we played very well and we played good football. We had a good time here."

After the match LA Galaxy were presented with a trophy.



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St. David Beckham Visits Shanghai Hospital

Doing his good deed for the day and showing that he really cares for kids, David Beckham paid a visit to leukemia patients at Xinhua Hospital on Tuesday

Causing a stir upon arrival, hundreds of fans, staff, the media and curious bystanders converged upon the hospital, prompting police to close off access to a wing of Xinhua Hospital, with no-one was allowed to enter or leave the wing for several hours.

One woman screamed hysterically as angry police refused to allow her inside, and organisers were forced to cancel a donation ceremony scheduled to take place outside the hospital.

"I want to see a doctor," she said as she tried to fight her way in.

Police struggled to clear people away from the ward's main entrance, holding up Beckham's car for at least 15 minutes.

Passionate fans, I admire, crazed fans I hate. They just ruin all the fun for everyone else.



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David Beckham's Promotional Campaign Continues

David Beckham attended two promotional events today.

One was a promotional event For Motorola In Shanghai where David interacted with students.



David second event was for Pepsi. He signed his name on the model of his hands and got involved in other activities during the event.



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