Sir David Beckham, the former England captain, received a prestigious honor recognizing his contributions to sports and charity. At 50, he expressed humility over the accolade, reflecting on his patriotic roots from east London. Beckham's illustrious career included 115 England caps and four league titles across various countries. Since retiring, he co-owns Inter Miami and has been a global ambassador for Unicef, advocating for children's rights. His impactful work and enduring celebrity status have been acknowledged widely, including a heartfelt salute from Manchester United.
"Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour."
"I'm so lucky to be able to do the work that I do, and I'm grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment."
"David Beckham has done an incredible amount to advocate for children's rights over the last 20 years. We are grateful for all of his support that has done a huge amount to amplify the voices of children around the world."
"It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I'm immensely proud, and it's such an emotional moment for me to share with my family."
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