Sir David Beckham's weekend of professional glory was tinged with personal disappointment as his eldest son, Brooklyn, was conspicuously absent from the celebrations.
A Night of Victory in Florida
On Saturday, David Beckham's Inter Miami clinched the MLS title with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. The football legend, 49, was joined pitchside in Florida by his wife Victoria and their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper to lift the trophy. Cruz's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, also attended the event, showing her support for the family's major sporting achievement.
Photographs captured the proud moment, with the Beckhams beaming for the cameras. This triumph marks a significant milestone for David, who is a co-owner of the American club, capping off a hugely successful period for the Leytonstone-born star.
Brooklyn's Culinary Choice Highlights Rift
While his family celebrated, 26-year-old Brooklyn Beckham was over 2,500 miles away. The aspiring chef and hot sauce entrepreneur posted on Instagram that he was at home making French onion soup, sharing a picture of his culinary creation with his followers.
This is not an isolated incident. Brooklyn, along with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, 30, has been estranged from the Beckham family for some time. The rift reportedly began when the couple swerved David's 50th birthday celebrations, an act said to have left the former England captain heartbroken.
The absence has extended to other key family events, including Victoria Beckham's birthday and the ceremony where David received his knighthood from King Charles. Brooklyn was also a no-show for the launch of his mother's Netflix documentary last month.
Signs of Thaw in the Family Feud?
Despite the ongoing tension, there have been slight hints at a potential reconciliation. Recently, Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz, shared a nostalgic sun-soaked family holiday photo from 2021 featuring David and all his brothers. He captioned it: "Love you guys @davidbeckham @brooklynbeckham @romeobeckham."
However, sources indicate that Cruz and Romeo have blocked both Brooklyn and Nicola on Instagram, suggesting the digital divide remains. In a more hopeful gesture, Brooklyn's grandmother, Sandra, commented on his social media post this week about wrapping Christmas gifts, asking "Is that for me?" in an apparent bid to bridge the gap for the festive season.
Victoria Beckham also hinted her son was in her thoughts, sharing a video from her parents' home that zoomed in on the Christmas stockings hung up for all the grandchildren, including Brooklyn's.
For now, the family plans appear divided for Christmas. David and Victoria will spend it with extended family, including Victoria's mother Jackie, while Brooklyn and Nicola are expected to remain in Los Angeles.
