India, Nov. 29 -- UNICEF Goodwill Amba-ssador Sir David Beckham met children and young people during a visit to India this week and called for equal opportunities, inclusion and empowerment for every child. Sir David Beckham said, "I am humbled by the drive, resilience and passion of the children and young people I met today who are fighting for change at an early age and having a say in their future. They are truly inspirational and have conquered many challenges to be where they are today.

Their journey is an important reminder that we must continue investing in children and young people." At the Cooperage Football Grounds in Mumbai, Beckham met 12-year-old Khushi and 10-year-old Rohit who found their calling in football, enabling them...