David Beckham has leaped to the defence of his wife Victoria after the former Spice Girl was playfully mocked online for her low-key reaction during England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The couple were among the famous faces cheering on the Three Lions at the weekend, but it was Victoria's composed expression that caught the attention of comedian Jenny Johnson.
Sharing a clip of the couple watching the match on Instagram, Johnson jokingly suggested Victoria wasn't matching the excitement of the rest of the nation. Captioning the post, she wrote: 'I wanted to take a moment to single out @england's number one fan Victoria, Lady Beckham!!!! There's nothing like cheering your heart out for England from home, then they cut to Victoria and we see that classic Posh Spice smile! It's so infectious!'
Victoria's Trademark Cool Sparks Online Jokes
Johnson continued her playful commentary, adding: 'I used to think I got animated while watching sports, but Victoria blows my enthusiasm out of the water! Each time I see her I shout, "SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!!!!" because her energy is electric!!! See for yourself!' The tongue-in-cheek post quickly gained attention, with many fans finding the joke hilarious as Victoria maintained her trademark cool while cameras captured the couple.
But David couldn't resist stepping in to defend his wife. Replying directly beneath the post, the former England captain insisted Victoria was every bit as invested in the action as he was. He wrote: 'She was celebrating inside I promise. Her reactions were slightly slower than mine.'
David's Light-Hearted Response Delights Fans
David's response delighted fans, with many praising the football legend for joining in with the joke rather than taking offence. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has long been one of England's most passionate supporters, having captained his country on 59 occasions during an international career spanning more than a decade. Victoria has often been by his side throughout his football journey, supporting him from the stands during some of the biggest moments of his career.
