BEIJING, March 20, 2013 (Xinhua) -- Football superstar and former England captain David Beckham arrived in Beijing on March 20 to start his role as an ambassador for the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the Youth Football Program in China.

The 37-year-old, who was named the first global ambassador of the CSL in February, launched into his duties immediately after his arrival in the Chinese capital, visiting two local schools to promote football. (Photos China Sports Online/An Lingjun)

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