King's Birthday Honours list 2025: David Beckham awarded knighthood while Luke Littler receives MBE

13 June 2025, 11:16 | Updated: 14 June 2025, 08:58

David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours.

The former England captain has been recognised for both his career as a footballer and his services to charity.

Beckham began his football career at Manchester United, where he made 394 appearances and scored 85 goals, before going on to play for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

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