David Beckham is all set to join the esteemed list of players who have been honoured by the UEFA (The Union of European Football Associations) President's award. In a statement made by European footaball's governing body on Tuesday it was stated that he has been chosen on the basis of his achievements as a footballer and this incessant work for human welfare after retirement.

The once captain who is now 43 is all set to receive the award in Monaco.Aleksander Ceferin, current UEFA president stated that David Beckham has been his choice for this year's recipient for the award as he has promoted the game and it's values throughout the planet. He has been the ambassador of the game and has worked for the betterment of the game.He also stated that apart from his excellence in the sport he has worked a lot for humanity. His incessant work on humanitarian grounds has helped many around the world.He is a true football icon and his achievements must for sure be celebrated.

David, ex Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder said that he has always encouraged fair play and to play by the virtues of teamwork. He also said that he is very glad to have made it on the esteemed list of people who have been awarded.The star who is currently working with the charity firm UNICEF also stated that the UEFA league have given him many moment worth remembering of which one is how they beat Bayern Munich.