England captain David Beckham has hinted he might end his career in Japan and then open soccer schools for children, daily newspaper Independent reported on Monday.
The midfielder has been a celebrity like a popstar during his time in Japan for the World Cup finals. "The reception I've had here has been amazing. I expected something from being here in the past with Manchester United.
"It was manic then but I've never experienced anything like this anywhere," Beckham said.
Beckham said he had been told not to leave his team hotel except when on England duties, because the adulation from Japanese fans was so overwhelming. "It's unfortunate as I like to experience these things but you never know, I might play here at one point."
He said he would like to establish similar soccer schools to those set up by 1966 England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton." When I've finished playing I'd like to set up some soccer schools because I like going to them when I was younger.
"It's an option here because my popularity is amazing."
England play either Brazil or Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals starting on June 21.
Editor: May
Source: Xinhua
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