貝克漢姆的球迷和中國官員昨日20日在上海同濟大學舉辦商業促銷活動引發千人踩踏事件。結果,該促銷活動被取消,貝克漢姆被護送遠離賽場。事件后,小貝在上海的社會網路上刊文祝願傷者早日康復。 他說:「今天大家在上海同濟大學和我曾應有一個令人難忘卻的一天,抱歉,我不能在球場上看到球迷......這是不可想像的、大量的人群。我聽說有幾個友人受傷了,深深希望球迷都ok,我希望他們早日康復。「
But instead of demonstrating the virtues of good conduct, David Beckham sparked a stampede in Shanghai that left seven people injured - and forced his visit to be cancelled.
Fans stormed the gates of a university football stadium to catch a glimpse of the former England football star on his arrival.
Security guards usher David Beckham through the army of fanswho turned out to see him at Tongji University in Shanghai today
One thousand students turned up to try and catch a glimpse of their hero David Beckham
People fall and are crushed in a stampede to see the football ambassador at Tonji University in Shanghai
The situation spun out of control as more and more people pushed into the security guards
Students and youngsters were crushed against the gates as the numbers increased
A security officer and others carry a policewoman injured in the stampede by fans who stormed the police cordon, injuring seven people including five security personnel
A policewoman is covered in blood and treated for injuries after being crushed in the chaotic stampede
The woman was helped by students and fellow officers as she lay on the ground
'I was on the second row, wanting to take a photo of Beckham. Every one jostled each other. I wanted to get out of it but couldn』t,' said one female fan caught up in mayhem.
'Then I was pushed towards the gate. People in front of me fell but those from behind continue to push. Then I and others fell too,' she added
The Tongji University said on its website at least two police officers, two security guards and one student were injured in the frenzy.
Video and photos posted online showed shoes, bags and other belongings from the students and fans - many left in tears and shock - scattered beside a fence near the stadium entrance.
The event was immediately cancelled and 38-year-old Beckham was bundled by his body guards out of the stadium to the safety of his limo.
One of the seven people injured is left to lie on the ground as he recovers from his ordeal, as worried onlookers check he is okay
A David Beckham fan rushes to the aid of an injured police officer today after the stampede
Officials at Tongji University said on its website at least two police officers, two security guards and one student were injured in the frenzy
Witnesses said that the situation was 'too crazy' and that students struggled to escape the crush
The former Manchester United midfielder is in China on a seven-day tour to promote the Chinese Super League which is blighted by corrupt refs, players and club owners.
A post on Beckham』s microblog on the popular Chinese-language Sina Weibo – China』s Twitter-like social media network - wished the injured speedy recoveries and expressed regret for the cancellation.
『It was impossible to get through the massive crowds,』 it said.
『Too crazy,』 said Chu Dan, a Tongji University football player who was hoping to have 『some interaction on the pitch』 with Beckham.
『But we didn't expect so many people showing up here - too many fans of Beckham,』 he added.
Estimates of his fee for three week-long visits have ranged from £1.7 million, according to a CSL spokesman quoted in People's Daily to £50 million
David Beckham's visit had to be cancelled after students caused a crush. The star struggled to return to his car due to the number of people
Fans strain to attempt to get a photo of the former Manchester United footballer. Beckham has a huge following in China
One fan takes to the trees to avoid being crushed in the throng as he takes photographs
Security struggled to contain the crown of young girls and boys as they desperately scrambled to see their hero David Beckham
The ex England stalwart, who recently retired from Paris Saint-Germain, was appointed China's Global Ambassador for Football in Marc
Beckham's car is mobbed by fans as he attempts to leave the area. The visit had to be cancelled as the situation became dangerous
Shanghai police have launched an investigation into the incident.
The ex England stalwart, who recently retired from Paris Saint-Germain, was appointed China's Global Ambassador for Football in March.
Estimates of his fee for three week-long visits have ranged from £1.7 million, according to a CSL spokesman quoted in People's Daily to £50 million, according to a report in Italian sports daily La Gazzetta Dello Sport.
Taking the lowest figure, that's £566,000 for each weekly trip - double the amount Manchester United star Wayne Rooney receives.
Centre of attention: Guests at the event were keen to grab a picture with the footballing legend
Cuddling up: Helen Mirren posed up next to David Beckham as they attended a birthday party for Queen Elizabeth in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday night
門外照斜陽: 真是走火入魔,來個耍皮球的也邪成這樣。
newyorker92: SAW HIM IN PERSON WHEN HE WAS IN MONTREAL. IT IS WASTING OF MONEY FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE.