Sir David Beckham To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ahead Of World Cup

Football icon Sir David Beckham is to beryllium honoured pinch a prima connected nan Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed nan erstwhile England skipper will beryllium honoured astatine a ceremonial connected Friday, June 12, astatine 6819 Hollywood Boulevard. Actor Tom Cruise and Sir David’s woman Victoria will speak astatine nan event, pinch nan 51-year-old receiving nan walk’s 2,849th star.

Walk of Fame shaper Ana Martinez said: “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to invited David Beckham to nan Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“David Beckham’s nickname pinch a Hollywood Walk of Fame prima successful nan Sports Entertainment class comes astatine a fitting infinitesimal arsenic nan United States prepares to big nan FIFA World Cup.

“Beckham’s domiciled successful elevating soccer’s floor plan successful America and his lasting power connected sports, entertainment, and world civilization make this honour particularly meaningful.”

The nickname comes up of nan 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which gets underway this period successful nan US, Mexico and Canada.

Sir David’s playing profession spanned 20 years and saw him go nan first English subordinate to triumph convention titles successful 4 countries: England, Spain, nan United States and France.

In 2018, he became co-owner of MLS nine Inter Miami, which won its first MLS Cup past year.

Alongside his shot career, he has supported a number of kindness causes, including serving arsenic a goodwill ambassador for humanitarian assistance organisation Unicef since 2005.

Last year, Sir David received a knighthood for his services to athletics and charity.