David Beckham Set To Receive Knighthood: Report
According to reports, the legendary football player will be awarded Knighthood. Read below.
Legendary football player and current owner of Inter Miami CF, David Beckham is in line to be awarded Knighthood. As reported by BBC Sport, the Englishman will be honoured during King Charles' Birthday Honours list next week, for his services as a football player, and contributions to the British society over the years.
David Beckham will be knighted next week as part of the King's Birthday Honours. pic.twitter.com/Z5z5b7Vuco
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 6, 2025
The 1999 Treble winner was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2003, and is widely regarded as one of the best free-kick takers football has ever seen.
A style icon over the years, David Beckham is amongst the most popular footballers in the world, and is married to the highly-popular fashion designer Victoria Beckham (since 1999).
The 50-year-old has earned the respect of his colleagues and people worldwide not only on the pitch, but off the pitchas well.
David Beckham's Charity Work: Here's A Look
A UNICEF ambassador since 2005, David Beckham has a fund raiser to his name that goes by the name of "The David Beckham Unicef Fund" since 2015, which helps vulnerbale children around the world.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder also owns the Inter Miami CF Foundation, an initiative meant to empower communities via football.
"He is a great ambassador for football and the country. We all see the charity work that he has done for many years and I am sure he will continue to do that. Globally he is a massive icon for any charity to work alongside and he makes everyone proud by raising a lot of money over the years. You don't get to his level worldwide if you don't work hard. He was persistent and kept going to get the reward he deserved," said Wayne Rooney, as reported by BBC Sport.
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