India, Nov. 25 -- Former British footballer David Beckham has finally spoken about being knighted and the milestone has left him deeply moved. Opening up about the honour for the first time, he reflected on what the moment meant to him and those closest to him. "It's been a very emotional week," David told People magazine, adding, "I wasn't nervous, just emotional, as it means so much to me and my family."

The 50-year-old, received the title of Sir in recognition of his remarkable impact on the sport and his philanthropic commitments. The knighthood was bestowed upon him by King Charles during a formal ceremony held at Windsor Castle in England, earlier this month, marking one of the most significant acknowledgements in British public li...