David Beckham received a traditional Indian welcome in Mumbai. The former England captain was garlanded and offered an aarti with a tika on his forehead. Beckham while touched by the kindness, also picked up a few useful recipes for his kitchen.
“So touched by everyone’s kindness… Thank you for my traditional welcome and Dal Ki Chaat lessons, Making some beautiful memories in Mumbai,” he wrote on Instagram.
Former England football captain and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir David Beckham met children and young people during a visit to India this week, and called for equal opportunities, inclusion and empowerment for every child, as per a release from UNICEF. David also played a friendly football match with children from underserved communities trained and empowered by ngo -Oscar Foundation in football and life skills at the Cooperage Football Grounds in Mumbai, listening to their lived experiences and stories, how they are breaking barriers, and making progress toward reaching their aspirations.