David Beckham, former player of Manchester United and the England national team, was knighted by King Charles III on Tuesday for his services to football and British society. The 50-year-old former footballer was nominated in the King's Honors list last Christmas and was declared a knight, meaning he will carry the title 'Sir', at a ceremony held on Tuesday in Berkshire (England). "I couldn't be more proud of that. I have always said how important the monarchy is to my family," Beckham said. Bred in the Manchester United youth academy, Beckham spent eleven years with the Mancunians before leaving in 2003 for Real Madrid, having won several Premier Leagues and a Champions League. "This gives me great pride," said Beckham. "I have been very lucky in my life to travel the world and everyone wanted to ask me about our monarchy." People know how patriotic I am and how much I love my country. He failed to replicate United's success with the 'Whites', with whom he only won one Spanish league in the four years he was there, but left a great impact on the Madrid capital before leaving for LA Galaxy. During his time in Los Angeles, Beckham had two spells at Milan and one at Paris Saint Germain before ending his career in 2013 and becoming an MLS franchise owner, the current Inter Miami, which has Leo Messi and Luis Suárez in its ranks. Internationally, Beckham played 115 matches for England, was captain for six years and played in two World Cups and two European Championships. Off the pitch, besides his modeling, Beckham has been known for his charitable work, being a UNICEF ambassador since 2005.
