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David Beckham’s plan to pad his retirement fund in China results in a Shanghai riot
Being China’s first-ever soccer ambassador is getting serious for David Beckham.
The British soccer star, who was granted the title in February before the Chinese Super League season, was stampeded by around 1,000 people (paywall) during his visit to a Shanghai university to meet its soccer squad. The mayhem left five people injured and one guard bloodied.
Authorities cancelled the event and Beckham left without meeting the team. Here are some images circulating Sina Weibo (registration required):
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http://qz.com/96247/david-beckhams-plan-to-pad-his-retirement-fund-in-china-results-in-a-shanghai-riot/#96247/david-beckhams-plan-to-pad-his-retirement-fund-in-china-results-in-a-shanghai-riot
