President of European football governing body Aleksander Čeferin has deem it fit to honour England international David Beckham, calling him "a true football icon of his generation" after selecting the former Manchester United FC and Real Madrid CF midfielder to receive the 2018 UEFA President's Award.
"The President's Award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities," said Mr Čeferin. “I have chosen David Beckham as the recipient of this year's award because he has been a global ambassador for football, promoting the game and all its values in every corner of the planet. His tireless humanitarian efforts, which have helped the lives of many children around the world, should also be celebrated. Beckham is a true football icon of his generation."
The Real Madrid legend also thanked UEFA for honouring him with the award and reminisces on the magic night in which he won the most prestigious trophy in Europe against Bayern Munich.
"It is an honour for me to receive the UEFA President's Award," said Beckham, who was the first Englishman to make 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. "During my career I always gave 100% and tried to uphold the values of teamwork and fair play and I am proud to join the illustrious list of players who have previously won this award. Many of the unforgettable moments I had on the pitch came in the UEFA Champions League, such as that magic night in Barcelona in 1999 when we beat Bayern in such dramatic fashion."
The 43-year old also talks about how football has helped him to reach out to numerous children in which he has participated actively to improve their lives by setting up “The David Beckham UNICEF Fund” in 2015.
"My career in football allowed me to actively participate in helping to improve the lives of numerous children across the globe in cooperation with UNICEF and it gives me great pleasure that I am able to give something back to society," Beckham explained. "When people believe in you, you believe in yourself. By giving children, especially girls, the support they need, my 7 Fund is helping them realise their potential." Beckham will receive the award in Monaco later this year.
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