David Beckham to be knighted

British soccer star DAVID BECKHAM is reportedly set to become a 'Sir' in QUEEN ELIZABETH's New Year's honours list.

The much-loved sportsman, who already is the proud owner of anOrder of the British Empire (OBE), faces a prestigious knighthood in honour of his services to soccer and his community work.
An insider tells British newspaper Daily Star, "The Beckhams are already showbiz royalty and now they look set to move a step closer to the real thing. "It is widely believed Tony Blair will put David forward for a knighthood in the New Year list. "He was a fantasticskipperand player for England and there's every chance he'll be back. He's also done a tremendous amount for children and the community."

(Agencies)

Sir: 爵士（稱呼語，用于有爵士稱號者的名字或姓名之前）

Order of the British Empire: 英帝國軍官勛章

skipper: 足球隊長（文中即“英格蘭隊隊長”）

（英語點津陳蓓編輯）