The renowned British footballer, David Beckham, is poised to receive a knighthood as part of King Charles’ Birthday Honours. Naija News recalls that the former captain of the England football team, now 50 years old, was designated an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. Beckham is now set to receive […]

June 6 (UPI) -- Soccer icon David Beckham will be awarded knighthood next week as part of King Charles' birthday festivities.

Beckham had previously been overlooked for a knighthood due to tax-related scrutiny in 2014, but that red flag now appears to have lifted.

David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours list next week.