David Beckham was the picture of pride and joy on Saturday night as his football club, Inter Miami, secured a major victory, marking a high point in his post-playing career. The 50-year-old former England captain celebrated his team's 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida, surrounded by most of his immediate family.
A Family Night Out with a Notable Omission
The celebratory snaps from the evening showed a beaming David alongside his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, 51. Their children Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 14, were also present, posing stylishly to mark the occasion. Cruz's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, joined in the family support. However, the couple's eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, was once again conspicuously absent from the family gathering.
Instead of attending the match, Brooklyn took to Instagram to share a cooking tutorial on how to make French onion soup. This absence continues a pattern that has become increasingly noticeable amid reports of a prolonged feud between Brooklyn, his wife Nicola Peltz, and the wider Beckham family.
The Crowning Moment of a 12-Year Journey
The victory represents a significant milestone for David Beckham, being the crowning achievement in his 12-year journey as an owner of the Florida-based MLS franchise since his retirement from professional football. The family watched the game from David's suite, with photos capturing them punching the air in celebration of the team's first goal.
The apparent family rift has meant the entire clan has not been seen together publicly since last Christmas. Brooklyn also did not attend his father's 50th birthday party in May, nor the celebrations for David's knighthood last month. He also avoided promoting his mother's recent Netflix documentary.
Attempts at Reconciliation and Lasting Tensions
There have been subtle hints at potential reconciliation. Earlier this week, Cruz Beckham shared a nostalgic shirtless photo from a 2021 family holiday, featuring himself, Brooklyn, Romeo, and their father, captioned "Love you guys." This was seen as a poignant olive branch, being the first time Cruz had posted a picture of Brooklyn since the feud intensified.
Despite this gesture, underlying tensions remain. According to reports from friends of the family in July, both Cruz and Romeo have blocked Brooklyn and Nicola on Instagram. Brooklyn and Cruz also still do not follow each other on the platform. The situation is said to be particularly difficult for the family's grandmothers, Jackie and Sandra, who were very close to Brooklyn and are saddened by the ongoing separation.
As the festive season approaches, a personalised stocking for Brooklyn was visibly hung by his grandmother Jackie, a public plea for his return. Friends of the Beckhams say David and Victoria are making peace with the situation, but it is the grandparents who feel the loss most acutely, uncertain of when they might see Brooklyn next.
