Sir David Beckham: Still the dream

After a long wait, David Beckham, the English footballing icon, was awarded a knighthood for his exemplary contributions on and off the field.

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00:00This isn't just a royal ceremony, it's the culmination of one of the coolest careers in modern history.

00:08David Beckham, footballer, fashion icon, philanthropist and now knight in shining Armani.

00:14Beckham turned a football pitch into his stage and left defenders wishing they had called in sick.

00:19And off the pitch, let's face it, he made fashion history as effortlessly as he scored goals.

00:24Track suits that defined street style, tuxedos that ruled red carpets.

00:28Beckham-style journey, pure class.

00:30But it wasn't always smooth sailing.

00:32Beckham faced his share of controversies.

00:35The 1998 World Cup red card that had a nation up in arms,

00:39his much-publicized move to LA Galaxy and the tabloid frenzy that followed his every step.

00:45Despite it all, Beckham knew how to bounce back.

00:49Millions raised, lives changed and still finding time to show up at his kids' football games.

00:54While his bond with Victoria faced public challenges, including a high-profile cheating scandal,

01:00they worked through the scrutiny to keep their family united.

01:04As a father to Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, Beckham's role at home remains a cornerstone of his story.

01:10Beckham's story isn't about being flawless, it's about weathering the storm and continuing to move forward.

01:16Beckham's story is about always going to be a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a view on the right side.