PARIS (Reuters) – David Beckham's distinguished career took a surprise late twist when the high-profile former England captain joined French club Paris St Germain on Thursday. The 37-year-old ex-Manchester United a nd Real Madrid midfielder will get as much attention off the pitch as on it with the world's media trailing him as he settles into the Parisian lifestyle. "David refused a lot of clubs from around the world, so we're very happy to have him," PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told a news conference at the Parc des Princes. … David Beckham joins Paris Saint-Germain
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(Adds details, quotes) PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) – David Beckham’s distinguished career took a surprise late twist when the high-profile former England captain joined French club Paris St Germain on Thursday. The 37-year-old ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder will get as much attention off the pitch as on it with the world’s media trailing him as he settles into the Parisian lifestyle. “David refused a lot of clubs from around the world, so we’re very happy to have him,” PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told a news conference at the Parc des Princes. …
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Beckham joins Paris Saint-Germain
Former England captain joins Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, ending months of speculation. India ICC Womens WCup
Indian cricketers celebrate their victory over West Indies during the opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup cricket in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) India ICC Womens WCup
West Indies' Tremayne Smartt bats during the opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup cricket against India in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) CRICKET-WOMEN-WORLD-IND-WIS
Indian cricketer Niranjana Nagarajan (L) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of West Indian cricketer Deandra Dottin during the inaugural match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2013 between India and West Indies at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on January 31, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Indranil MUKHERJEE (Photo credit should read INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images) 
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