Real Madrid's David Beckham prepares to hit a high ball during the first training session in Kunming, southern China, on July 25, 2003. Beckham arrived with his new teammates to kick off an Asian tour. [Reuters]

Real Madrid's defender Roberto Carlos Da Silva (L), forward Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de LimaDavid Beckham (2nd L), Midfielder David Beckham (2nd from R) start their first training session in Kunming, southern China’s Yunnan province, on July 25, 2003. [newsphoto.com.cn]

Real Madrid's Midfielder Luis Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo runs during his first training session in Kunming, southern China's Yunnan province, on July 25, 2003. [newsphoto.com.cn]