As Gareth Southgate becomes Sir Gareth, BBC Sport looks at the short list of managerial greats he joins in receiving the ...

As Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys announce a stand will bear his name, here are other greats who've been ...

David Beckham claimed that he 'never could have imagined' receiving the 'truly humbling honour' of a knighthood after he was ...

David Beckham has always attracted attention both on and off the football field. His career, full of controversies and ...

While many of his contemporaries have long since hung up their boots, more than four months on from his 40th birthday Ronaldo ...

Among the former footballers to have been knighted are 1966 World Cup winners Geoff Hurst and Bobby Charlton, former Manchester United managers Alex Ferguson and Matt Busby and former England bosses ...

Sir Alex Ferguson fought back tears today as he paid tribute to his “hero” Denis Law. Speaking at the former Manchester United and Scotland legend’s funeral, Sir Alex said: “'He would ...

Ferguson also lauded Law's fighting spirit, adding: "He was the best Scottish player of all time. Kenny Dalglish soon after, some fantastic players, but Denis was a fantastic player.

Sir Kenny Dalglish says "there was never any animosity" between him and Sir Alex Ferguson despite their great managerial rivalry. Reflecting on playing under and against Ferguson, fellow Scotsman ...

Episodes one to six of Sporting Giants: Sir Alex Ferguson are available on BBC Sounds. A bonus episode with Sir Kenny Dalglish will be available on BBC Sounds from Sunday, January 5.