David Beckham says 'simple values' and going with his gut made him a successful footballer and businessman

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David Beckham earned much of his fame from football. Even though he retired over 10 years ago, his success as a businessman and working with the United Nations has continued well after his time as a sportsman. 

But if you ask the 49-year-old Englishman, his legacy comes down to “simple values.”