David Beckham to Be Knighted by King Charles III

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The British news media reported that the on-field golden boy and international celebrity will receive the honor from King Charles III.

By Victor Mather

It was perhaps the biggest moment of David Beckham’s decorated soccer career. England needed to score against Greece in 2001 to qualify for the World Cup, and he stood over a free kick with little time left.

He duly bent the ball into the net, setting off paroxysms of joy throughout England. The announcer Gary Bloom spoke for the nation when he shouted, “Give that man a knighthood!”