Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman

David and Victoria Beckham have been married since July 1999, shortly after Manchester United won the Treble Former England captain Sir David Beckham has become the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. The collective wealth of Beckham and his wife Victoria has reached £1. 185bn, according to the compilers of the list.

That places them second among sportspeople, behind the family of ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth is calculated at £2bn. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is seventh with £325m, after the 37-year-old golfer became a back-to-back Masters champion. Meanwhile, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has dropped from seventh to ninth in the UK overall, with his fortune having decreased by £1.

85bn to £15. 194bn. Dallas Cowboys again world's most valuable sports team Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athlete list again Former United midfielder Beckham is now a co-owner of American club Inter Miami, estimated to be Major League Soccer's most valuable franchise at $1.

45bn (£1. 07bn). The 51-year-old, who was knighted in November, is also a brand ambassador for companies such as Adidas and Hugo Boss.