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The Digest:

Football legend David Beckham will be formally knighted at Windsor Castle today, receiving one of Britain's highest honors in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sports and decades of humanitarian work, cementing his legacy beyond the football pitch.

Key Points:
  • David Beckham will be knighted for services to sport and charity.
  • The former England captain expressed being "immensely proud" of the honor.
  • He scored 85 goals during his career, winning six Premier League titles and two FA Cups.
  • Beckham has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005.
  • He was also named an ambassador for the King's Foundation last year.
  • Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro and performer Elaine Paige will also be honored.
  • Beckham retired from professional football in 2013 after a celebrated 20-year career.
The knighthood recognizes a lifetime of achievement that transcends sports, celebrating both athletic excellence and sustained humanitarian commitment.

Sources: Punch Newspapers