'Sir David': Beckham Knighted For Services To Football And Charity
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England and Manchester United legend Beckham was named in the King Charles' Birthday Honours list on Saturday.
David Beckham was knighted for his services to the game of football and his activities towards charity as the 50-year-old was named in the King Charles' Birthday Honours list on Saturday.
Beckham, who earned 115 international caps for the England national team, is set to join other renowned figures in British sporting history, such as former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and tennis legend Andy Murray.
In 2003, Beckham was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), and his wife, former Spice Girls star Victoria, received the same honour for her contributions to the fashion industry.
Since 2005, Beckham has served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and is also involved with the King's Foundation, supporting educational initiatives to raise awareness among the next generation about nature.
The former Manchester United star was initially set to receive the high honour in 2012 for his efforts in bringing the Olympics to the United Kingdom, but the nomination was put on hold due to alleged tax evasion charges that were eventually dropped.
Beckham made over 700 appearances in a distinguished career, known for his exceptional free-kick skills and precise long passes. He won the Premier League title six times and a UEFA Champions League trophy during his time at Manchester United under Ferguson.
However, in 2003, Beckham transferred to Spanish giants Real Madrid following a disagreement with Ferguson. He remained with the Galacticos until 2007 before moving to the USA to play for LA Galaxy. Beckham also spent a couple of seasons on loan at Serie A club AC Milan before finishing his illustrious career at French side PSG, where he retired with 127 goals across all competitions.
In 2014, Beckham announced his intention to exercise the option of buying an MLS expansion team, Inter Miami. He has significantly advanced the development of the Florida-based club, attracting star players like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
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