Cruz Beckham was seen consoling his dad Sir David after England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with a lip reader revealing his touching words. The Beckham family were among those devastated by the 2-1 loss in Atlanta, where late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez ended England's hopes of reaching the final for the first time in 60 years.
Family Support in Atlanta
Sir David Beckham and wife Lady Victoria were joined by their children Romeo, Harper, Cruz, and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel at the match. As Argentina's players celebrated and England's team slumped to the turf, Cruz had some kind words for his father. Lip reader Jeremy Freeman reported that Cruz, wearing his dad's famous number seven shirt, asked Sir David: 'You OK?' The pair then shared a warm embrace.
Beckham's Own Tournament Heartbreak
Sir David, 51, has experienced his own share of tournament heartbreak on the pitch for England. He featured in five major tournaments and three World Cups, never making it past the quarter-finals. He was famously sent off for kicking Diego Simeone when England lost on penalties to Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In a strange twist of fate, one of Diego's sons, Giuliano, started the match for Argentina. Sir David later tasted redemption by scoring the winning penalty against the old rival in 2002.
Emotional Aftermath
After the match, Sir David posted on social media: 'Heartbreak for us all but memories that inspire and last forever. Thank you to our team, our fans & our country for what you have given us in this World Cup.' The former England captain and his family have been regular fixtures at England games during the tournament. He was even forced to defend his wife after her less-than-ecstatic response to Jude Bellingham's extra-time winner in the quarter-final win over Norway. Photos of her non-existent celebration went viral, and Sir David later said: 'She was celebrating inside I promise, her reactions were slightly slower than mine.'
Lady Victoria's Stony Face Explained
In her husband's Netflix documentary, Lady Victoria explained why she always appears so stoney-faced: it's because her husband apparently always stands on her good side. She said: 'Now I didn't realise that when I smile - which I do! - I smile from the left, because if I smile from the right, I look unwell. So I'm smiling on the inside but no one ever sees it. So, that's why I look so moody.'
England's Next Challenge
England now face France in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami. Anthony Gordon gave them the lead in Atlanta, but they couldn't hold on. It became a familiar tale of semi-final heartbreak, as England have only won one of their four World Cup matches at this stage - a 2-1 victory over Portugal in 1966 before eventually lifting the trophy.
