Sir David Beckham is set to receive a substantial £25 million payout following a record-breaking year for his brand empire. The windfall comes from DRJB Holdings, the holding company that oversees the former footballer's brand and TV production business, which paid dividends totaling $75.7 million to shareholders. Beckham's company, Footwork Productions, which holds a 45% stake in DRJB Holdings, entitles him to nearly half of this distribution.

The dividend payout represents a significant increase from the $67.4 million distributed last year, reflecting the continued commercial success of the Beckham brand. Through brand management arm DB Ventures, which is owned by DRJB Holdings, Sir David has secured lucrative marketing partnerships with companies including Stella Artois, Hugo Boss, and SharkNinja. The former England captain continues to capitalize on his personal brand despite having ceded control of the business operations.

DRJB Holdings Limited, which encompasses David Beckham Ventures Limited, Seven Global LLP and Studio 99 Group, posted a net profit of £35.1 million for the year, marking a nearly 25% increase from £29.1 million in 2023. This surge in profitability enabled the group to distribute an underlying ordinary dividend of £39 million. The remaining 55% of DRJB Holdings is owned by US sports branding giant Authentic Brands, which acquired its stake for $269 million three years ago.

The brand's expansion continues across multiple sectors, with recent developments including Safilo acquiring the perpetual license to design, produce, and distribute the Beckham eyewear collection. The group has also secured a multi-year design collaboration with Boss, launching new David Beckham collections, and has moved into the wellness sector through a partnership with health sciences company Prenetics. Through IM8, co-founded with Prenetics in 2024, Beckham has entered the nutritional supplement market, with the business rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing in the global consumer health sector.

A man in his 50s remains in life-threatening condition after sustaining a serious head injury during an altercation with door staff outside licensed premises in Lurgan, County Armagh. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning around 12:55am in the William Street area of the town, according to police statements from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Detective Inspector Handley confirmed that the man had been attempting to re-enter the licensed premises when he became aggressive toward two members of the door staff. Police reports indicate that the door staff pushed the man backward, causing him to fall and strike his head on the ground, resulting in the serious head injury that now threatens his life.

The door staff provided immediate medical treatment to the injured man before he was transported to hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Police have not released additional details about the man's identity or current medical status, focusing instead on their ongoing investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

PSNI detectives are continuing their enquiries and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV footage, or mobile phone recordings of the incident to come forward. The police reference number for the investigation is 75 of 19/10/25, and information can be provided through multiple channels including the PSNI website or anonymously via Crimestoppers.