David Beckham walked into the room at the iconic Mumbai hotel where he was staying, and his first instinct was to make things comfortable for TOI. He flashed that shy, million-dollar smile, and settled down to talk about a range of topics, from his Unicef role, the Indian experience to family and the cult of celebrity. A thriving businessman in his present avatar, Beckham is still happiest when the ball is at his feet. Football was, of course, the most discussed subject and the England and Manchester United legend was funny and childlike, candid and forthcoming, just happy to let it flow in an exclusive interaction.
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