Football icon David Beckham has shared a playful social media exchange with his son Romeo, following Manchester United's thrilling Premier League victory over their historic rivals Arsenal. The former England captain posted a humorous message aimed at his Arsenal-supporting son after United secured their first win at the Emirates Stadium since 2017.
A Family Football Rivalry
Beckham, who enjoyed a legendary playing career with Manchester United, took to Instagram to celebrate his old club's dramatic 3-2 win against Arsenal. Alongside an image of himself celebrating his famous halfway line goal against AFC Wimbledon from 1996, the football legend wrote directly to his son: "You ok Romeo," accompanied by several love heart emojis.
This lighthearted family banter comes during what has been a challenging week for the Beckham family, following very public criticism from David's eldest son Brooklyn. The 26-year-old recently posted a series of Instagram stories and a six-page statement criticising his parents, claiming they have attempted to control media narratives about the family and interfered in his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.
Romeo's Football Connection
Romeo Beckham, aged 23, represents the family's strongest current connection to professional football. Unlike his siblings, Romeo pursued a career in the sport, having previously been part of Arsenal's youth academy before moving to play for Inter Miami and subsequently Brentford B. Despite his professional journey taking him elsewhere, Romeo remains a devoted Arsenal supporter, making Sunday's result particularly significant for the father-son dynamic.
Following his initial post, David Beckham shared another image from his playing days at Manchester United, captioning it with a reference to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson's famous phrase: "As the Boss would say 'squeeky bum time'. That Gap is getting smaller." This comment referred to the narrowing points difference between the two Premier League clubs following United's victory.
Romeo's Quick Response
Romeo Beckham was quick to respond to his father's social media teasing on his own Instagram account. The young footballer posted the current Premier League table, which still shows Arsenal maintaining a 12-point lead over Manchester United, accompanied by the message: "don't get too gassed. Mind the gap." This exchange demonstrates that despite the family's well-documented tensions with Brooklyn, David maintains a positive and humorous relationship with his second son.
United's Resurgence Under Carrick
The victory that prompted this family exchange represents a significant achievement for Manchester United and their interim manager Michael Carrick. The win against Arsenal, combined with a previous victory against Manchester City, has propelled United into the Premier League's top four positions since Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim.
This result marks United's first triumph at Arsenal's home ground in nearly a decade, adding extra significance to both the football outcome and the personal exchange between the Beckhams. The family's football loyalties have created a unique dynamic, with David's historic connection to Manchester United contrasting with Romeo's support for their traditional rivals.
The social media interaction between father and son provides a glimpse into their relationship amid broader family challenges, demonstrating how football continues to serve as a bonding mechanism for the Beckham family, even across club divides.
