Doing business by phone now, David? Beckham cuts a cool figure as he smiles while making a call... days after being left red-faced by hacked email scandal

By Dan Cain For Mailonline

Published: 14:05 EST, 8 February 2017 | Updated: 17:38 EST, 8 February 2017

David Beckham looked to have traded writing emails for making phone calls as he stepped out in central London on Wednesday.

The retired football ace, 41, smiled as he chatted away on his mobile while walking through the capital in a low-key ensemble.

He wore a grey flat cap with with a black jumper and grey jeans for his outing to the Melia White House hotel.

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Deep in conversation: David Beckham looked to have traded writing emails for making phone calls as he stepped out in central London on Wednesday

Deep in conversation: David Beckham looked to have traded writing emails for making phone calls as he stepped out in central London on Wednesday

The sporting icon's distinctive hand and neck tattoos were clearly visible, revealing his identity despite his best efforts to stroll with his head down.

David has put on a defiant display in the days since damaging correspondence between himself and PR chief Simon Oliveira were leaked.

His team were quick to issue a statement addressing the controversial messages and the star has been pictured going about his day to day business as usual in London.

Low profile: The retired football ace smiled as he chatted away on his mobile while walking through the capital in a low-key ensemble
Low profile: The retired football ace smiled as he chatted away on his mobile while walking through the capital in a low-key ensemble
Low profile: The retired football ace smiled as he chatted away on his mobile while walking through the capital in a low-key ensemble

Low profile: The retired football ace smiled as he chatted away on his mobile while walking through the capital in a low-key ensemble

Having a laugh: Becks was clearly amused by the call, his smile visible amongst his stubble
Having a laugh: Becks was clearly amused by the call, his smile visible amongst his stubble

Having a laugh: Becks was clearly amused by the call, his smile visible amongst his stubble

In high spirits: David didn't seem to be too upset by the high profile scandal

In high spirits: David didn't seem to be too upset by the high profile scandal

Going incognito: The sporting icon's distinctive hand and neck tattoos were clearly visible, revealing his identity despite his best efforts to stroll with his head down
Going incognito: The sporting icon's distinctive hand and neck tattoos were clearly visible, revealing his identity despite his best efforts to stroll with his head down
Going incognito: The sporting icon's distinctive hand and neck tattoos were clearly visible, revealing his identity despite his best efforts to stroll with his head down

Going incognito: The sporting icon's distinctive hand and neck tattoos were clearly visible, revealing his identity despite his best efforts to stroll with his head down

Coordinated: He wore a grey flat cap with with a black jumper and grey jeans for his outing to the Melia White House hotel
Coordinated: He wore a grey flat cap with with a black jumper and grey jeans for his outing to the Melia White House hotel

Coordinated: He wore a grey flat cap with with a black jumper and grey jeans for his outing to the Melia White House hotel

Damaged: The star's wing mirror was badly cracked

Damaged: The star's wing mirror was badly cracked

Fighting back: David's team were quick to issue a statement addressing the controversial messages and the star has been pictured going about his day to day business as usual in London
Fighting back: David's team were quick to issue a statement addressing the controversial messages and the star has been pictured going about his day to day business as usual in London

Fighting back: David's team were quick to issue a statement addressing the controversial messages and the star has been pictured going about his day to day business as usual in London

Time to go: David went to climb behind the wheel of his 4x4

Time to go: David went to climb behind the wheel of his 4x4

In the leak, David reacted angrily when he found out he had been passed over for a knighthood.

The former England captain branded the Honours Committee ‘unappreciative c***s’ and dismissed lower awards, ranting: ‘Unless it’s a knighthood f*** off’.

He allegedly continued to rant at the honours committee, saying he 'expected nothing less' and asking 'who decides the honours?'

Walk this way: David managed to go about his business undisturbed

Walk this way: David managed to go about his business undisturbed

Walking with purpose: David looked like he meant business as he crossed the road

Walking with purpose: David looked like he meant business as he crossed the road

Head down: The footballer pulled down his cap as he walked

Head down: The footballer pulled down his cap as he walked

Business as usual: David has put on a defiant display in the days since damaging correspondence between himself and PR chief Simon Oliveira was leaked
Business as usual: David has put on a defiant display in the days since damaging correspondence between himself and PR chief Simon Oliveira was leaked
Business as usual: David has put on a defiant display in the days since damaging correspondence between himself and PR chief Simon Oliveira was leaked

Business as usual: David has put on a defiant display in the days since damaging correspondence between himself and PR chief Simon Oliveira was leaked

'It's a disgrace to be honest and if I was American I would of got something like this ten years ago,' he continued.

A spokesman for the star said: ‘This story is based on outdated material taken out of context from hacked and doctored private emails from a third party server and gives a deliberately inaccurate picture.’

In another email, David dismissed Oliveira's suggestion that he put one million dollars (£800,000) into a prize-giving Unicef dinner in Shanghai.

Beckham allegedly replied: 'I don't want to put my personal money into this cause,' claiming he added: 'To pour this million into the fund, is like putting my own money in. If there was no fund, the money would be for me. This f****** money is mine.'

Fuming: In the leak, David reacted angrily when he found out he had been passed over for a knighthood

Fuming: In the leak, David reacted angrily when he found out he had been passed over for a knighthood

Unimpressed: In another email, David dismissed Oliveira's suggestion that he put one million dollars (£800,000) into a prize-giving Unicef dinner in Shanghai
Unimpressed: In another email, David dismissed Oliveira's suggestion that he put one million dollars (£800,000) into a prize-giving Unicef dinner in Shanghai

Unimpressed: In another email, David dismissed Oliveira's suggestion that he put one million dollars (£800,000) into a prize-giving Unicef dinner in Shanghai

 

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