David Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire athlete sports star
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Football icon David Beckham has officially become the United Kingdom’s first billionaire athlete, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
- Beckham’s soaring wealth has largely been driven by the massive commercial success of Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer club he co-owns.
- Reports claim Beckham also played a major role in convincing Messi to extend his stay at the club for another three years, further boosting Inter Miami’s commercial appeal and international reach.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Football icon David Beckham has officially become the United Kingdom’s first billionaire athlete, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
The former Manchester United star and his wife, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, now have a combined estimated fortune of £1.185 billion ($1.57 billion), marking a historic milestone in British sports and entertainment.
Beckham’s soaring wealth has largely been driven by the massive commercial success of Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer club he co-owns. The team’s valuation and global profile reportedly surged following the arrival of football superstar Lionel Messi in Miami.