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Sir David Beckham, the archetypal English subordinate to triumph league titles successful 4 countries, was honoured with a prima connected the Hollywood Walk of Fame connected Friday (June 12, 2026), the time the U.S.-hosted information of the 2026 World Cup kicked disconnected with 8 matches acceptable for Los Angeles.
Rather than a accepted Hollywood reddish carpet, the ceremonial featured a greenish soccer-themed transportation carpet to commemorate the occasion.
Radio big Ellen K. introduced speakers, including Tom Cruise and Mr. Beckham’s wife, Victoria Beckham. Mr. Cruise praised Mr. Beckham’s journey, saying it was “a Hollywood story” of hard work, determination and planetary power connected athletics and culture.
Ms. Victoria Beckham said the honour felt timely up of the World Cup successful Los Angeles. She noted that shot successful the U.S. is entering “one of the astir breathtaking chapters successful its history.”
Taking the podium, Mr. Beckham called the infinitesimal “surreal.” He reflected connected increasing up successful East London with dreams of playing soccer, ne'er imagining designation successful Hollywood. He spoke astir the scepticism helium faced aft joining Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy successful 2007, arsenic galore fans questioned wherefore the U.S. was truthful precocious to clasp the globally fashionable sport.
Mr. Beckham, who is present president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, said helium was arrogant of the sport’s growing popularity successful the U.S. He besides had a peculiar connection for his children.
“I’m going to get affectional now. Kids, I anticipation you bring my grandchildren present 1 time and archer them astir a lad who dreams large to marque you each arrogant is my top achievement,” helium said.
Over a 20-year career, Mr. Beckham played for immoderate of the world’s astir salient teams, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.
Primarily a close midfielder, helium was renowned for his precise passing and crossing quality and is wide regarded arsenic 1 of the top players of each time.
Mr. Beckham’s power extended into popular civilization with projects specified as Netflix’s docuseries “Beckham,” chronicling his shot journey, and “Victoria Beckham,” focusing connected his wife’s improvement from Spice Girl to manner mogul. The movie “Bend It Like Beckham” was besides inspired by his legacy.
Since retiring arsenic a subordinate successful 2013, Mr. Beckham has remained a planetary fig done partnerships with large brands including Adidas, Bank of America, Hugo Boss, Stella Artois and Sands.
