Shaq and Beckham have been friends for many years, having met during the football icon's time with MLS side LA Galaxy, and the basketball legend once found his wallet

Soccer icon David Beckham will be awarded knighthood next week as part of King Charles' birthday festivities. Sources told the BBC, Sky Sports and The Times about the plan Thursday night. Beckham, 50,

David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles's annual birthday honors, which will be revealed next week. BBC Sport first reported the news, though a government spokesperson declined to comment on “speculation on honours.” After he is knighted, he will be Sir David, and his wife Victoria will become “Lady Victoria.”