David Beckham is reportedly set to receive a knighthood in the upcoming King’s Birthday Honours checklist, extra than twenty years after being awarded an OBE for products and companies to football.
According to The Sun, the former England captain will finally be named “Sir David Beckham” subsequent week — a long-anticipated honour recognizing now not just his legendary football occupation, however also his in depth charity work, including his feature as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
Beckham, who grew to turn into 50 in Can also, played 115 instances for England and captained the workforce on 59 instances. He famously received the treble with Manchester United in 1999 and later played for golf equipment including Exact Madrid and LA Galaxy.
His associate, Victoria Beckham, would turn into “Lady Beckham” if the knighthood is confirmed. The couple recently starred in a success Netflix documentary, which earned Beckham an Emmy.
Beckham had beforehand been lost sight of for a knighthood due to the tax-linked scrutiny in 2014, however that red flag now appears to have faith lifted.
