Soccer legends Lloyd, Beckham meet youth

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“I have always talked about the importance of grassroots football in empowering communities and bringing people together,” said Beckham, who has previously promoted Sands casinos and resorts. “It’s great to be here today with Carli and The Sands Youth Empowerment Initiative, working with these incredible students, young people and future football stars.”

In addition to the Sands Youth Empowerment Initiative, Las Vegas Sands recently announced job training partnerships with Nassau

County Community College and Minority Millennials. They have also funded and launched a new certification program to help minority, women, and veteran entrepreneurs within Long Island’s labor community create businesses, according to the press release.

Hofstra University President Susan Poser, the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association and the Garden City Village Board of Trustees have publicly opposed the casino.

Beckham signed countless balls, cleats, jerseys and more for adoring young fans.