Without citing sources, the BBC said Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami CF,  is set to receive further recognition both for his soccer career, and his contributions to British society.

His career wasn't always a high, though. After the 1998 World Cup in France, Beckham was widely vilified for his petulant kick of Argentina player Diego Simeone, which saw him sent off.

Beckham redeemed himself four years later at the 2002 World Cup, his goal from the penalty spot sealing a 1-0 win for England against Simeone's Argentina Image source, Getty Images Image caption, ...

After the 1998 World Cup in France, Beckham was widely vilified for his petulant kick of Argentina player Diego Simeone, which saw him sent off. Many fans blamed him for England's exit.