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.

In 1998, Beckham was called the most hated man in England after he petulantly kicked out at Argentina's Diego Simeone during their World Cup round of 16 game. Beckham was harshly sent off and ...

David Beckham was sent off for a petulant kick out at Argentina midfielder, and current Atlético Madrid head coach, Diego Simeone. Tony Marshall/EMPICS via Getty Images After establishing himself ...

as he was sent off for kicking out at Argentina’s Diego Simeone as England exited on penalties in the last 16. The following summer was a complete contrast, with Beckham basking in United’s ...

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.

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.

In 1998, Beckham was called the most hated man in England after he petulantly kicked out at Argentina's Diego Simeone during their World Cup round of 16 game. Beckham was harshly sent off and ...