"David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those accepting honours for his services to sport and charity. Earlier this year, he said he was immensely proud of being recognised in the King's birthday honours. The player made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that earned a dramatic Champions League final victory in 1999 when they beat Bayern Munich with two late goals."
"In total, he scored 85 goals and collected honours including six Premier League titles and two FA Cups as a footballer, before retiring from the sport in 2013. Alongside his football career, he has supported a number of charity causes, including serving as a goodwill ambassador for humanitarian aid organisation Unicef since 2005. David Beckham, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle."
David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for services to sport and charity. He expressed pride at being recognised in the King's birthday honours. He made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and played a key role in the dramatic 1999 Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich. He scored 85 goals, won six Premier League titles and two FA Cups, and retired in 2013. He has supported multiple charities, serving as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since 2005 and later becoming an ambassador for the King's Foundation. He has also modelled for major brands and has four children with his wife Victoria.
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