BECKHAM TALKS SOCCER WITH PM BROWN
Thursday, January 10, 2008
David Beckham had a private meeting with Gordon Brown for nearly an hour at the British Prime Minister's 10 Downing Street residence here Tuesday.
A Downing Street spokesman said the meeting between Brown, a fan of Scottish football club Raith Rovers, and former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder Beckham was a "genuinely private matter".
Beckham told the BBC: "He's (Mr Brown) interested in sports and his football, you know he is very interested in doing a lot for my academy and also getting involved in schools around the country as well.
"He's a very good man, you know he's a man that's looking after our country and he is doing a very good job. I'm very proud to be here tonight."
Beckham, now with United States club LA Galaxy, has been training recently with English Premier League leaders Arsenal during the Major League Soccer off-season as part of a bid to win his 100th England cap next month.
The February 6 friendly international against Switzerland at Wembley will be Italian Fabio Capello's first match as England manager.
