David Beckham debuts in Chinese TV show

David Beckham (C) takes a photo with Chinese hosts (from L to R) He Jiong, Xie Na, Li Weijia and Huang Jianxiang at a variety show recording in Beijing on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. It is the very first time for him to be on a Chinese TV show. The show is to air nationwide on China's Hunan TV on Saturday evening, Dec. 15, 2007. (Sina Photo)

Chinese girls hug and kiss David Beckham during a variety show recording in Beijing on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. (CRI Photo)

David Beckham's 6 hours in Beijing

BEIJING, Dec. 24 -- Top British football player David Beckham made a whirlwind visit to China on Dec. 24 as a Motorola ambassador.

Despite England's loss at Euro 2008 Qualifier, Chinese fans welcomed the superstar with applause, flowers and screams. They also discovered one vital difference between him and his celebrity wife - he kept smiling!

After arriving at the airport around 10:30am, Beckham first appeared at the launch conference of a luxury-edition mobile phone at Beijing's Kerry Center Hotel at noon. He answered only two questions from reporters, first, that Victoria didn't come with him because she is rehearsing for her Spice Girl's concert, and secondly that he will continue to serve England although it is not going to compete in Euro 2008.

Later, the star took an interview from Chinese web portal sina.com, spent one hour filming a variety show for Hunan Satellite TV Station, and left China around 3 o'clock.

David Beckham is Top “Man’s Man”

David Beckham has been named the number one “man’s man” according to AkMen.com’s Top 49 Men of 2007 list. Am I the only one who feels this guy is way overrated?

Last year’s winner, George Clooney, slipped to eighth place.

1) David Beckham

2) Matt Damon

3) Timbaland

4) Roger Federer

5) Justin Timberlake

6) Daniel Craig

7) Steve Jobs

8) George Clooney

9) Lewis Hamilton

10) Christian Bale

David Beckham Could Miss Rest Of Los Angeles Galaxy’s Season Because Of Sprained Right Knee

t might be a while before David Beckham steps on the field again for Los Angeles or England.

Beckham, whose five-year contract guarantees an annual salary of $6.5 million, could miss the rest of the Los Angeles Galaxy’s season because of a sprained right knee. He’s played 310 minutes in six games, which comes to about $21,000 a minute if he’s out for the season.

The English midfielder underwent an MRI exam that confirmed Thursday he sprained the medial collateral ligament in his knee, the team said in a statement.

The injury also means he won’t be joining England’s national team. Beckham had planned to fly to London on Sunday for 10 days with the team as it prepares to play Israel and Russia in two Euro 2008 qualifying games.

The 32-year-old Beckham was injured in a tackle with Pachuca midfielder Fernando Salazar in the first half of Wednesday night’s SuperLiga title match. The Galaxy lost 4-3 on penalty kicks.

He was expected to be out about six weeks, and will immediately begin rehabilitation, the team said.

That would place his return at mid-October, when the Galaxy would have three regular-season games remaining - against Toronto FC on Oct. 13, New York on Oct. 18 and at Chicago on Oct. 21.

”It’s just gone from one thing to another thing,” Beckham said Wednesday night. ”Maybe it’s time for me to just say, ‘I need the rest,’ and get it right and don’t come back until it’s right.”

He already had a left ankle injury that caused him to miss seven games since joining the team July 13. That injury occurred while he was playing for England on June 6.

Beckham’s extended absence deals a serious blow to the already slim chance the Galaxy had of making the playoffs. Its Major League Soccer record is 3-10-5 - last in the Western Conference.

”The biggest thing is that we’re markedly better when he’s on the field,” Chris Klein said after Wednesday’s loss. ”Just having his presence around the guys gives us a much-needed boost. When he’s not there, it hurts us.”

The Galaxy declined to make any team officials available for comment Thursday.

Coach Frank Yallop was clearly frustrated about the string of injuries that has devastated his team this season, especially the ones involving Beckham.

”He shouldn’t play, to be honest. He’s hurt, but he’s playing,” Yallop said Wednesday night. ”That shows the character of him and it shows the character of the team because he lifts the team when he plays.

”It's hard because he’s struggling with injury. He’s trying his best.”

Meanwhile, the soccer star’s wife, Victoria, has lined up an acting gig. Although Posh Spice has denied she’s interested in an acting career, she is taking a first step by playing herself on an episode of the ABC comedy ”Ugly Betty” this fall.

David Beckham Is Thinking Nike

Will David Beckham re-sign his $4 million-a-year contract with Adidas when it runs out in 2008? Insiders say it’s not likely now that Nike is knocking down his new Hollywood door to lure him to its brand campaign. “Nike really wants Beckham, especially now that he’s in the States,” said the source. The soft-spoken husband of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham signed a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy, though he’s been injured and hasn’t played much yet this season.

David and Victoria Beckham pose for W Magazine

Am I the only one that thinks these pics are NOT sexy at all?