[Saba Sports News] According to British media, England football legend David Beckham has emerged as a major winner of this World Cup, pocketing £19 million by starring in a series of commercials throughout the tournament. The former captain of the Three Lions won 115 caps for England, yet his best result on football’s biggest stage was reaching the quarter-finals. The 51-year-old Beckham was ubiquitous during ad breaks, promoting a diverse range of products from Bank of America to Lay’s potato chips. He also shot advertisements for American home improvement giant The Home Depot, McDonald’s, Stella Artois and sportswear brand Adidas. Market analysts calculate that Beckham earned a total of £19 million from brand endorsements during the World Cup. An industry monitoring body stated: “Brands partner with David Beckham because he is trustworthy and instantly recognisable.”
The editor believes that as co-owner of Inter Miami CF, David Beckham has become the first British athlete to hit billionaire status. When combined with his wife Victoria Beckham’s fortune, their net worth stands at £1.185 billion.