David Beckham Knighted for Sports and Charity Role - NewsDirectory3

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David Beckham Knighted for Sports and Charity Role - NewsDirectory3

David beckham,⁢ the former Manchester ⁣United and England soccer ⁣star, has been awarded a knighthood in King Charles' Birthday Honours list.The honor recognizes Beckham's⁣ contributions to ⁤sports and ⁣his extensive charity work.

Beckham, who also co-owns Inter Miami, has ⁣been a UNICEF ambassador as 2005 and an ambassador for The King's Foundation sence 2024. He expressed immense ⁣pride in receiving the knighthood, calling it an emotional moment for him and his family.

The former England captain earned 115⁢ caps for his country, captaining the team in 59 games.He remains the only English player to score in three different World Cups. Beckham also played a part in London securing the 2012 Olympic Games.

Manchester United⁣ congratulated Beckham on social media, acknowledging his deserving achievement. Beckham was appointed an Officer of the Order⁣ of the British Empire⁢ (OBE) in 2003.

His knighthood ⁤was reportedly delayed due ⁤to alleged⁤ involvement in a tax avoidance scheme,which he denied. Leaked emails in 2017 showed Beckham appearing to criticize⁢ the honors system, but his spokesperson claimed the emails were hacked and doctored.

Other sports ⁢figures recognized in the King's honors list include darts players luke Littler and Luke Humphries, ⁣who received MBEs, along with Rachel Daly, a member of England's ⁣Euro