The best lecture ever! David Beckham lifts up his top to reveal his toned torso and his tattoo as he speaks to students at Peking university

PUBLISHED: 07:34 EST, 24 March 2013 | UPDATED: 07:50 EST, 24 March 2013

David Beckham suffered an embarrassing slip-upon Saturday so what better way to distract attention away from his blunder than by showing off his toned torso.

The 37-year-old footballer flashed his abdominal muscles to reveal a tattoo while talking to students at Peking University on Sunday.

David lifted up his shirt to show off the design, which is inked down the left hand side of his body.

Flashing some flesh: David Beckham lifted up his shirt to reveal a tattoo while speaking to students at Peking university on Sunday

The tattoo is Chinese characters and reads: 'Life and death are determined by fate, rank and riches decreed by Heaven.'

David was asked by a student to show off his tattoo and he happily obliged, albeit with a cheeky smile on his face.

As well as showing off his body, David gave a short talk to students and he was invited to play a traditional Chinese instrument.

Happy to oblige: The 37-year-old footballer was asked to reveal his tattoo and he happily obliged

Bet the students are paying attention: spoke on stage and wore a dapper suit for the occasion

After strumming at the strings of the large apparatus David gave his young female teacher a warm embrace to say thank-you.

Showing off his torso is one way to detract attention away from his fall on Saturday.

The Paris St Germain star dropped to the ground in front of a group of young Chinese footballers as he attempted to demonstrate how to execute the perfect kick.

He's so skilled: The father-of-four was seen attempting to learn how to play a traditional musical instrument

Lucky lady: One young student enjoyed a cuddle with the footballer

Looking as dapper as ever the superstar was dressed in a luxury grey suit and black shoes as he lined up to swing in a free-kick in front of starstruck players from Wuhan Zall club in the Hubei province.

But it all went horribly wrong when he lost his balance and ended up flat on his back.

As Becks ran up to curve a ball into the top corner of the goal he took a terrible fall and slipped up into the air before crashing into the ground.

Best boots: Former England captain David Beckham slips as he takes a free kick in China on Saturday

Oops: David Beckham falls over in front of starstuck kids in Wuhan after taking a trademark free kick

Perhaps the midfielder should have worn a pair of his customised adidas football boots, rather than his smart shoes.

The former England captain has vowed to promote football in China over a long period of time, and make it one of the most popular leagues in the world.

'Thank you for having me in your wonderful city', wrote Beckham after being mobbed upon his arrival in Qingdao.

Former England captain David Beckham slips as he takes a free kicks

Pick yourself up: David didn't let the tumble affect his outfit as his shirt stayed crisply in place

Good spirits: Beckham laughed off his fall during his visit to China

David's kick-around in front of admiring kids in Wuhan, China

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Why not just take it all off! I still can't understand why he stays with VB. I like her but no way... - LN, Neverland, 25/3/2013 1:45 ************************************************************************************************************************************** Have you thought he stays with her because he loves her...

- Banksy , UK, United Kingdom, 25/3/2013 02:33

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OMG yes UGH his TEEETH. He should just be hot and keep his mouth closed.

- FooFoo , APrivatePlace, Qatar, 25/3/2013 02:04

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If he wasn't a famous footballer you wouldn't look twice at him in the street unless you spotted those idiotic tatoos of course. - Devo , Exeter, United Kingdom, 25/3/2013 00:57**********************************sorry to break it to you Devo, but a majority actually would look twice at him in the street. Whatever your taste and whatever you may think of him, there's very little denying he's a good looking man.

- kramer , California, United States, 25/3/2013 01:57

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Oh please..he's such a has been. Thanks for the memories while you were at your best. Time to give it a rest now

- Gizelle , Canada, Canada, 25/3/2013 01:46

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Why not just take it all off! I still can't understand why he stays with VB. I like her but no way...

- LN , Neverland, 25/3/2013 01:45

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Why are his teeth so jacked up? Invisaligne baby!! Or iss it a English thing?? Did I say Austin powers?

- Niveaskin , Ft lauderdale, United States, 25/3/2013 01:10

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If he wasn't a famous footballer you wouldn't look twice at him in the street unless you spotted those idiotic tatoos of course.