Did Frank Lampard get a OBE?

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has expressed his “extreme pride” at being awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Why was Lampard given OBE?

Frank Lampard has been awarded an OBE as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The former Chelsea and England midfielder has received the honour for his services to football as he made over 100 appearances for the Three Lions.

Who was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours?

United legend Ferdinand awarded OBE This year’s birthday honours coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the celebration of the British monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

What is the difference between an OBE and an MBE?

OBE – Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. MBE – Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

How many footballers have been knighted?

Currently, there are 15 football personalities who have been knighted for their services to the game (excluding honorary knighthoods). The first man thought to have received a knighthood for his services to football is Charles Clegg in June 1927 (Gazette issue 33280).

Why has Steven Gerrard got an MBE?

Steven Gerrard is ‘absolutely thrilled’ to be awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List. The Liverpool captain has received the honour for services to football, 12 months after he was originally tipped to be recognised.

When did Steven Gerrard get MBE?

2007
Gerrard was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) back in 2007, also for services to sport, but Lampard’s award out-ranks that of the former Liverpool centre-mid providing petty ammunition for Chelsea fans everywhere.

Is Pele a Sir?

Pelé received an honorary knighthood in 1997. As a Brazilian citizen, he was not eligible to receive an actual knighthood.

Is Pele knighted?

Interestingly, Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele was given an honorary knighthood in 1997, but he strictly cannot use the title Sir until he becomes a British citizen – at which point the honorary knighthood would then become a substantive knighthood.

Will Frank Lampard get a medal if Chelsea win the Champions League?

You asked, we answered. The short answer is that it is up to the club’s decision. Chelsea won the Champions League after an exceptional transformation under Thomas Tuchel who took charge of the team in January.

How much is a Champions League medal?

The medal will have emotional value for the players and coaching staff of the clubs, but it is estimated that each medal will be valued between €13,200 and €16,500 to the Champions League winner.

What does MBE stand for?

Order of the British Empire

Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Grades	Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE) Commander (CBE) Officer (OBE) Member (MBE) Medal (BEM)
Former grades	Medal of the Order for Gallantry
Precedence
Next (higher)	Royal Victorian Order

What does MBE mean in soccer?

Those who have received these honours are free to take the title Sir or Dame. Below GBE and KBE, in order, are Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE), Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) and Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

What privileges do you get with an MBE?

Those selected for the honour are invited to an investiture, a special ceremony in which an honour is given by a member of the Royal Family. However, recipients can start using their new title or letters after their name as soon as the award is announced. Apart from that, there are no special entitlements with an MBE.