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David Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire athlete
David Beckham has become the first billionaire athlete in the UK, with a fortune of £1.185 billion, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2026. The former Manchester United and England star co-owns Inter Miami and maintains brand deals with Adidas and Hugo Boss. The list also includes Lewis Hamilton, Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua, and promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn.