World Cup: David Beckham to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Key takeaways
- Former Manchester United and England superstar to be honored for role in "elevating soccer's profile in America" ahead of FIFA World Cup.
- "Beckham's role in elevating soccer's profile in America and his lasting influence on sports, entertainment, and global culture make this honor especially meaningful," she said.
- In a highly decorated club playing career, Beckham enjoyed most success at Manchester United where he won six Premier League titles and the Champions League – the latter as part of an unprecedented treble in 1999.
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Former Manchester United and England superstar to be honored for role in "elevating soccer's profile in America" ahead of FIFA World Cup.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ekz IDavid Beckham, now a co-owner of US side Inter Miami CF, is a famous face on and off the pitch Image: Lynne Sladky/AP/picture alliance Advertisement English football legend David Beckham is set to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced on Tuesday, as the United States counts down to the FIFA World Cup, which it is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
The 51-year-old former England captain's plaque on the famous Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles will be unveiled at a ceremony on June 12 ahead of the first game of the tournament on US soil between the United States and Paraguay in nearby Inglewood later that evening.