Manchester United have once again etched their name into English football history — this time, not on the pitch but at Buckingham Palace.

Sir David Beckham has been formally knighted for his services to football and British society, joining an elite group of Red Devils to receive the United Kingdom’s highest civilian honour.

With Beckham’s knighthood, Manchester United now hold the record for the most knighted figures (five) in English football history, surpassing all other clubs.

The Treble-winning icon becomes the fifth Red Devil to be knighted, following in the footsteps of four legendary names who helped shape United — Sir Matt Busby, Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Bobby Charlton, and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Matt Busby was knighted in 1969, a year after leading United to become the f

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