When the time came for his knighthood to be awarded, soccer He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III touched his shoulders with a blade and Sir David Beckham was born.Beckham told reporters after the ceremony in Windsor Castle on Tuesday that “this is my proudest moment.” “I’ve been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I’ve won and done what I’ve done, but to receive an honor like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive.The distinction is the culmination of Beckham’s efforts to restore his image after events that have at times alienated fans over a long, distinguished career. He also has had a very public persona as a fashion model, husband to Victoria “Posh” Beckham of the Spice Girls and “Bend it Like Beckham” movie muse.The 50-year-old was knighted for his services to sport and charity, having partnered with UNICEF, the U.N.’s children’s fund, for two decades and campaigned with a charity working to eradicate malaria. Beckham played a key role in London’s selection to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. He is the only Englishman. soccer Beckham captained his team 59 times. He also captained the side on 59 occasions.After leaving Manchester United in 2003 — a move that devastated fans — Beckham played for Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain. His career reached a low at the 1998 World Cup, when Beckham was widely vilified by the media for his petulant kicking of Argentina player Diego Simeone. He was sent off, and the team was left without a player. Many fans blamed him for England’s exit.In 2023’s Netflix documentary series “Beckham,” he described the abuse he experienced, which included an effigy of him hanging from a noose outside a London pub.The Associated Press quoted him as saying, “I was aware of the abuse at the moment but re-living it all was quite a painful experience.” Beckham was knighted in June on the king’s birthday honours list. The awards, also presented at New Year, honor contributions to British society. Reporting provided by The Associated Press. Want to receive great stories in your email? Follow leagues, players and teams to receive daily personalized emails! Create a FOX Sports account or log in and create a FOX Sports Account.
2025-11-04 22:51:18
Bend a Knee, Beckham! Soccer Legend is Knighted by King Charles III
