England and Manchester United legend David Beckham receives knighthood: ‘Truly humbling honour’

England and Manchester United legend David Beckham receives knighthood: ‘Truly humbling honour’

Beckham, who played 115 times for England as well as for some of the world’s most high-profile clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid, will now be known as “sir” and his wife Victoria, a former member of the Spice Girls pop group, will be known as Lady Beckham.

English football legend David Beckham will henceforth be addressed as ‘sir’ and his wife Victoria will be known as Lady Beckham. AP