Footballers receiving a knighthood isn't unusual, although there haven't been as many bestowed as some may think. Beckham's mentor at Manchester United, Alex Ferguson, was knighted in 1999.
Sir Alex Ferguson is a Scottish football player and ... two Champions Leagues and an array of other cups. He was knighted in 1999.
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