Sir David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. Together with his wife, Lady Victoria Beckham, the couple now have a combined fortune of £1.185bn, more than doubling their estimated net worth of £500m from the previous year.
The surge in wealth is largely attributed to Sir David’s investments in the United States, particularly his stake in Inter Miami. The signing of Lionel Messi until 2028 has significantly boosted the club’s value, while a major property development adjacent to the team’s stadium has provided an additional financial windfall. Meanwhile, revenues from Lady Beckham’s fashion line have surpassed £100m.
The Beckhams’ financial success comes amid a public feud with their eldest son, Brooklyn. In a social media post in January, Brooklyn accused his parents of “trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding” and claimed his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, had been “disrespected” by the family.
Other notable entries on the rich list include Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher, who are newcomers with an estimated joint wealth of £375m, driven by their sell-out reunion tour. The tour, however, sparked controversy over dynamic pricing, with some standard ticket prices rising from £148 to £355. The government and the UK’s competition watchdog have pledged to investigate the practice.
Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis and her family also join the list with an estimated wealth of £400m. The Hinduja family tops the overall list for the fourth consecutive year, with wealth estimated at £38bn. Other famous names include Sir Elton John, Sir Mick Jagger, JK Rowling, and Sir Lewis Hamilton. The King’s wealth is estimated at £680m.
