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David Beckham 'Kyung' was born.
Beckham was included in the list of knighthood honorees announced on the 14th (Korea time) on the occasion of King Charles II's birthday. Beckham was awarded an OBE (Grade 4 Order of the British Empire) in 2003 for his work and philanthropy with the England team. "Growing up to a family of great pride and patriotism in being British, I never imagined I would get this honor," Beckham said of the oath. Then "I'm so proud. I'm really happy to share this moment with my family."
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The BBC said that it is said that it was in 2011 when Beckham was active that he began to be mentioned as a candidate for knighthood. Beckham, who has served as UNICEF's ambassador since 2005, has been steadily raising the possibility of an oath of office as he continues to promote national prestige, including contributing to the hosting of the 2012 London Olympics. However, it took 12 years for the knighthood to be actually handed down after retiring in 2013. In 2017, local British media reported that an e-mail was leaked from Beckham criticizing the British ordination system and the ordination committee.
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A total of 13 people have been knighted in English football. Stanley Matthews was knighted for the first time in his career in 1965, and Alf Ramsey, who led the 1966 England World Cup team to the championship, was also named. Matt Busby, the legendary Manchester United manager, Walter Winterborum, the first England manager, Bobby Charlton, Tom Finney and Jeff Hurst were also honoured with knighthoods. Former coach Alex Ferguson, who shared a team with Beckham at Manchester United, as well as Bobby Robson, Trevor Brooking and Kenny Dalglish, are also English footballers who have been knighted. Head coach Gareth Southgate, who led England's national team to the final for the second consecutive Euro tournament, has been knighted most recently. Beckham will also be on par with the legends through this conferment.
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