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David Beckham Becomes First Footballer Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former England football captain David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • He is the first footballer to be honored with a star on the iconic landmark.
  • Beckham, who played for top clubs and is reportedly Britain's first athlete billionaire, also owns a stake in MLS club Inter Miami.

David Beckham, the former captain of the England national football team, has achieved a new milestone, becoming the first footballer to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star, the 2,849th, was unveiled in a ceremony in Los Angeles.

"I have to admit that all of this seems quite surreal. My career has had many amazing moments, but being here in Los Angeles and receiving a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame is truly incredible," Beckham said during the award ceremony. The 51-year-old athlete has had a distinguished career, playing 115 matches for the national team and scoring 17 goals. He represented renowned clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Beyond his on-field achievements, Beckham's influence extends to business ventures. The Times previously named him the first British athlete billionaire. He holds a significant stake in the MLS club Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi currently plays, a share estimated to be worth around ยฃ300 million.

I have to admit that all of this seems quite surreal. My career has had many amazing moments, but being here in Los Angeles and receiving a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame is truly incredible.

โ€” David BeckhamSpeaking at the ceremony where he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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