India, Nov. 4 -- David Beckham has joined a rare group of football greats as he becomes the 17th male personality from the sport to be honoured with a knighthood. The former England captain will receive the title of 'Sir' on Tuesday as part of the King's Birthday Honours list for 2025. Beckham, who was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003 for his contributions to football, is now set to be knighted in 2025, marking another prestigious milestone in his illustrious career.

Charles Clegg was the first footballer to be knighted, while Beckham became the latest one to join the elite group of players, which also includes 1966 World Cup winners Geoff Hurst and Bobby Charlton, former Manchester United managers Ale...