As if any more glitz was needed at the Beijing Olympics, David Beckham flew into China at the weekend to promote the 2012 Games in London. The former England captain has millions of fans in China. He will appear in the Bird’s Nest at the Olymp... ...full story at Countdown to Beijing
from Countdown to Beijing on Sun, Aug 24 2008
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