Inter Miami and brand deals increase Beckham’s wealth
Beckham, who retired from football in 2013, is a co-owner of Inter Miami CF, estimated to be Major League Soccer’s most valuable club at GBP 1.07 billion.
The 51-year-old also has lucrative ambassadorial partnerships with brands including Adidas and Hugo Boss.
During his glittering career, Beckham captained England and won the Premier League and UEFA Champions League with Manchester United, before spells with Real Madrid CF, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain FC.
Victoria Beckham’s fortune has largely come from her fashion label after first finding fame as a member of pop group Spice Girls.
Hamilton, McIlroy and Fury are part of the rich list
Joining Beckham on the rich list, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton came fifth, with an estimated fortune of £435 million.
Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy was ranked seventh with an estimated fortune of GBP 325 million.
Boxer Anthony Joshua was ranked eighth with a fortune of GBP 240 million, one place ahead of heavyweight rival Tyson Fury, who was ninth with GBP 162 million.
Harry Kane and retired Wimbledon champion Andy Murray shared 10th place, with GBP 110 million each.
Ratcliffe’s fortunes decline
Among sports-related business figures, Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, slipped down the overall rich list.
His fortune fell by GBP 1.85 billion to GBP 15.194 billion, according to the list’s makers.
The value of Ratcliffe’s petrochemical company INEOS was reduced to GBP 17 billion due to “increasing debt, falling revenues and a loss of GBP 515.7 million”.
Hearns joins the billionaires club
Promoters Barry Hearn and Eddie Hearn have also joined the British billionaires club, with their combined fortune estimated at GBP 1.035 billion.
Barry is the founder and president of Matchroom Sport, a leading promoter in boxing, darts and snooker, while his son Eddie serves as chairman of the organisation.
