England football legend David Beckham has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) for almost two decades. On this year's World Children's Day, marked annually on 20 November, we looked back on how the sporting icon has raised awareness over crucial issues such as child marriage, bullying and violence.

Having previously supported UNICEF's work during his illustrious playing career – at Manchester United, Real Madrid and elsewhere – as Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Beckham launched the 7 Fund for UNICEF.

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