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David Beckham is a soccer icon who is known worldwide for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
In more than half of his appearances for his country, he captained The Three Lions.
Upon retirement, Beckham solidified his position as the seventh highest-paid athlete of all time, as he accumulated a staggering $800 million in earnings.
Even after retiring from professional soccer in 2013, Beckham remained a prominent figure thanks to his ventures in business.
David launched his own company, DM Ventures, in 2014 to manage his post-soccer endeavors, and in 2022 he sold 55% of it for an estimated $230 million.
Beckham's Inter Miami journey began back in 2007 when he had an option to purchase an expansion team for $25 million, which he exercised in 2014.
The team entered the MLS in 2020 and has attracted top talent, including Lionel Messi, and it now boasts a reported annual revenue of $27 million.
Beckham became the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar last year, securing a 10-year deal worth $177 million, as reported by the Evening Standard.
David Beckham and his wife, ex Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, have an estimated $514 million net worth.