David Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

David Beckham has been named Britain's first billionaire sportsman according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, with a combined wealth of £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion) for him and his wife Victoria. Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, also holds ambassador roles for brands like Adidas and Hugo Boss. He ranks second among the UK's wealthiest sportspeople, behind Bernie Ecclestone's family, whose wealth is valued at £2 billion.