Reports in the United Kingdom indicated that Manchester United legend David Beckham, also formerly of Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, will be knighted later in 2025. BBC reported that they have been told that Beckham will be awarded a knighthood as part of the Birthday Honours List of King Charles III.

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K.

British soccer star-turned-business mogul David Beckham is reportedly set to receive his knighthood next week, after waiting in line for the honor for 14 years.