When children are given time, opportunity and encouragement they will reach their full potential," Beckham told his audience as he picked up a Crystal Award for his philanthropic work at the World Economic Forum in Davos,

England captain made the comments at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland - where Chancellor Rachel Reeves has also been attempting to drum up support for UK growth projects.

David Beckham speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos UNICEF goodwill ambassador, philanthropist and former soccer player David Beckham speaks at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos,

With a call for `collaboration for the intelligent age`, the World Economic Forum began its annual meeting in Davos on by conferring legendary footballer David Beckham and two others with the prestigious Crystal Awards and an opening concert that brought together classical music and AI-generated visuals to spotlight an urgent environmental crisis facing Antarctica,

With a call for 'collaboration for the intelligent age', the World Economic Forum began its annual meeting here on by conferring legendary footballer David Beckham and two others with the prestigious