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As World Cup kicks off in the US, David Beckham gets his Hollywood star
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Beckham, who spent six seasons with the LA Galaxy, changed the face of football in the United States, said actor Tom Cruise. The US national team makes its debut in Los Angeles later Friday against Paraguay.
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