India, June 6 -- Former England football star David Beckham is reportedly set to receive a knighthood in the upcoming King's Birthday Honours list, marking a major milestone for the global sports icon.

The former England captain, who already holds an OBE awarded in 2003, will be named a knight in the official list expected next week, according to The Sun.

David Beckham, who recently turned 50, has long been tipped for the honour over his football career and extensive charity work, particularly as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Should the honour be confirmed, he would formally become "Sir David", while his wife, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, would assume the title of "Lady Beckham."

His path to knighthood was ...