British soccer legend Sir David Beckham is about to be honoured with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
This will be the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and will be located at 6819 Hollywood Boulevard.
Beckham’s star will be in the category of Sports Entertainment. On hand to witness the moment will be actor Tom Cruise and Beckham’s wife, Victoria Beckham.
According to walkoffame.com, Beckham was the first English football player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States, and France.
Over a 20-years career, Beckham played with some of the most successful clubs in the world: Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, aa well as England’s national team.
In 2019 Beckham founded the content studio, Studio 99, which does both editorial and commercial production, and specialises in developing and producing premium documentary features, series, and formats for global platforms and networks, reports walkoffame.com.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome David Beckham to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. David Beckham’s recognition with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the Sports Entertainment category comes at a fitting moment as the United States prepares to host the 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,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer.