“At some point in my career, I knew I’d be on the cover of GQ or Vogue. I never thought I’d be on the cover of Forbes.” — Sir David Beckham.
In a conversation with Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large at Forbes and Founder of Iconoclast, David Beckham reflected on how the recognition marked a surreal milestone in his journey. From his beginnings as an East End boy in London to becoming a global athlete, entrepreneur, and investor, he shared why the moment felt especially meaningful.


