David Beckham's 'sweary emails' in full as he's snubbed for knighthood again

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David Beckham has long harboured hopes for a knighthood, yet the honour remains elusive. This year, he was named an ambassador to the King's Foundation, sparking speculation that the role might enhance his chances.Despite this, the knighthood wasn't included in the honours of 2024.

The possibility of this prestigious accolade may have been jeopardised by Tom Bower's tell-all book released over the summer, which portrayed Beckham as "money obsessed" and detailed his efforts to pay minimal UK tax.This is not the first setback; Beckham's knighthood ambitions were previously compromised in 2014 when HMRC raised red flags.Now aged 49, Beckham, who played a key part in England's attempt to host the 2018 World Cup, also faced backlash for his ambassadorship during the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

He reportedly earned a staggering £150million from a decade-long deal, sparking outrage among LGBT+ circles due to Qatar's stringent stance on same-sex relationships.

In defence, Beckham's representatives claimed his goal was to leverage sport to create positive change. This did little to soothe critics like comedian Joe Lycett, who lambasted Beckham for what he saw as blatant hypocrisy, reports the Mirror.