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President Obama couldn't help but fawn over and razz soccer star David Beckham.
Beckham and his LA Galaxy teammates visited the White House on Tuesday to be honored for their 2011 Major League Soccer championship. Though the team includes coaching great Bruce Arena and the U.S. national team's all-time scoring leader Landon Donovan, Beckham is the team's and one of the sport's best-known stars.
He's also married to a former Spice Girl and has made a mountain of money as a pitchman for many products.
"Last year, at the age of 36, David had his best year in MLS, leading the team with 15 assists," Obama noted. "He did it despite fracturing his spine halfway through the season, injuring his hamstring the week before the championship game. He is tough. In fact, it is a rare man who can be that tough on the field and also have his own line of underwear."
Beckham and his Galaxy teammates took time to meet with children invited to the event as part of first lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move program.