A Sky Sports presenter has revealed she was left unconvinced by David Beckham's response after she congratulated the football icon on his recent knighthood.
A Dubious Recollection at the Club World Cup
The amusing encounter took place last month at the Club World Cup in the United States, where Beckham was attending with his club, Inter Miami. Reporter Alex Aljoe, working for DAZN at the event, bumped into the former England captain.
Recounting the story on the popular The Rest Is Football podcast, hosted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, Aljoe described the moment. She congratulated the 50-year-old on being knighted at Windsor Castle and asked if he remembered her from an interview she conducted with him years ago during his time at Real Madrid.
"He said yes, but the jury's out on that one," Aljoe told the podcast, casting immediate doubt on Beckham's claim.
Podcast Hosts React with Hilarious Accusations
Her skepticism was met with instant agreement and laughter from the ex-England internationals on the panel. Micah Richards responded with a grin, stating bluntly: "He was lying. He was lying, he was definitely lying."
Gary Lineker then chimed in with mock seriousness, declaring: "Knights don't lie Alex. Knights of the realm do not lie!" The banter continued as Richards offered to text Beckham on Aljoe's behalf, prompting Alan Shearer to laugh and call him a "k***" for the suggestion.
Beckham's 'Proudest Moment' and Royal Style Nod
David Beckham received his knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours list back in June, an honour he described as his "proudest moment" and a "truly humbling and emotional" experience. He was accompanied to the Windsor Castle ceremony last month by his wife Victoria and his parents, Sandra and Ted.
The style-conscious footballer also revealed that his wife, the former Spice Girl, designed the smart suit he wore for the occasion. He even shared that King Charles, whom he called "the most elegantly dressed man I know," was impressed with the outfit, which was inspired by the monarch's own past morning suit looks.
The light-hearted story offers a glimpse into the post-playing career of one of England's most famous sporting exports, showing that even a knighthood can't shield you from a little friendly suspicion on the football podcast circuit.
