David Beckham, the former football star, has been involved in various activities since retiring from football in 2013. Here are some of the things he has been doing:
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Inter Miami: In 2018, Beckham established his own Major League Soccer club in the US, Inter Miami, which he owns alongside Jorge and José Mas, leaders of telecommunications and construction company MasTec.
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Qatar ambassadorship: Beckham serves as football ambassador for Qatar, who held the 2022 World Cup, as part of a deal thought to be worth as much as £150m. According to The Athletic, the role was designed initially for him to boost the image of the 2022 tournament, but later to sell the idea of Qatar more generally. Beckham has faced strong criticism for his willingness to promote the Gulf state for cash, given its strict laws on homosexuality.
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Charity work: David and his wife Victoria have their own charity, the Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust, which provides wheelchairs to children in need.
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Brand deals: Over the years, Beckham has been involved with many different brand deals, which have helped bump up his net worth quite a bit. From being the face of Haig Whiskey for almost a decade to other collaborations with major brands like Adidas, Samsung, Sainsburys, H&M, Jaguar, Burger King and Breitling, its pretty obvious that David is a very sought-after celeb.
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Manchester United: Beckham recently said that he supports a takeover of Manchester United. He has not been involved in a possible deal with Qatar to sell the Premier League club, despite some reports saying otherwise.
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Netflix documentary: Beckham recently released a four-part Netflix documentary titled "Beckham," which tracks his rise from humble beginnings to one of the most recognizable players of his time both on and off the pitch. The documentary features previously unpublished footage and delves into much-reported controversies and difficulties in Beckhams public and personal lives.