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David Beckham says he wants daughter Harper, 13, to have the 'same opportunities' as her brothers in passionate speech about fighting for girls' rights at World Economic Forum


The footballer, 49, spoke about 'the 'sad truth' of girls being 'held back' by discrimination and said he wanted his own daughter Harper, 13, to have the opportunities as her brothers.

The sportsman looked suave as he took to the stage in a tailored navy suit that he layered over a crisp white shirt, tie and wore with spectacles. The sportsman looked suave as he took to the stage in a tailored navy suit that he layered over a crisp white shirt, tie and wore with spectacles David's charity work also saw him pouring soup and reading books with children during his visits, as well as showing off his football skills and even allowing one young player to put the ball through his legs.

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