'The boy from east London!' - Football icon & Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham visits Harvard University Business School students to talk MLS & Lionel Messi

The Inter Miami co-owner made a surprise appearance at the prestigious American university on Tuesday to deliver a talk to students. Beckham posted images of himself at Harvard on Instagram afterwards.

The appearance at Harvard is an interesting development for the ex-Real Madrid hero, who came from a working-class background in east London to become a world-famous athlete, starring for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

After his playing days ended, he became a co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami.

"Who would have thought the boy from east London talks at Harvard," Beckham wrote.

"Huge honour today spending time with [professor Anita Elberse] at Harvard."

Elberse wrote on her own post: "Yes, you’re seeing it right: the legendary [David Becham] was a guest speaker in my [Harvard Business School] MBA class today.

"So amazing to hear him share his thoughts on topics such as his soccer career, his joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, and of course Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF."

After the international period, Beckham's Inter Miami team will return to MLS action with a match against Charlotte.