Frankel himself struggled to preserve the dignity of Glorious Goodwood last year, when obliged to compete with the London Olympics. Today the  fixture’s claims as the most charming ritual of the British Turf are threatened with dilution only by the weather forecast, which has rather too equivocal a look for the liking of either punters or aesthetes. The latter most cherish the swaying backdrop of cornfields and woodland when bathed in sunlight; while the former have more practical distaste for rain clouds.

David Beckham is to star in a new children’s breakfast show aimed at encouraging more young people to play sport.

Former England captain wants striker to remain with club to help Moyes retain the league title for United

The Brazilian had been banned for the forthcoming season

Another day, another round of transfer speculation

Two French children’s charities are about to receive a €4m (£3.4m) windfall from David Beckham, The Independent understands.

Sainsbury's will cement its position as the fastest-growing of the listed supermarkets this week by posting another rise in revenue.

Superstar has played his last competitive match

The former England captain is to retire from playing

A farewell without the fanfare

The whole Paris team surrounded the former England captain before he left the pitch

There was never a time when he was among the world top 10, let alone the top two

He never had a trick, wasn't particularly quick but did sell shirts says Waddle

The former England captain is to retire at the end of the season