Former England footballer David Beckham will reportedly celebrate his 40th birthday this weekend with a lavish party in Morocco.

The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player is expected to stay at the five-star Amanjena resort with friends and family for the celebrations.

Reports in The Sun claim that A-list actor Tom Cruise will be part of the festivities, as will filmmaker Guy Ritchie and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

The resort, which is just outside of Marrakech, was the venue for Beckham and his wife Victoria when they renewed their wedding vows in 2004.