A major rift has erupted between football royalty David Beckham and his former England teammate Wayne Rooney, sparked by revelations in Rooney's new documentary.
The Beckhams are said to be absolutely furious and deeply hurt after Rooney publicly discussed a boozy gathering at their home. The incident, which reportedly saw a worse-for-wear Rooney needing assistance, was a private matter the family never intended to become public knowledge.
The Documentary Revelation That Sparked the Row
In 'Rooney', a new Disney+ documentary, the former Manchester United striker recounts a time he turned up at the Beckhams' house while David was away. He describes Victoria Beckham offering him a beer, which allegedly led to a lengthy session.
"I remember I was on the phone to Coleen, and Victoria was there with Harper. I ended up staying there for a few hours, and I was worse for wear. I needed help getting into the car," Rooney states in the film, seemingly unaware of the impending fallout.
A Breach of Trust and Privacy
For the Beckhams, this was a profound breach of trust. A source close to the family revealed: "David and Victoria are both furious. They feel well and truly thrown under the bus by Wayne."
The disclosure is seen as particularly egregious because it involved their young daughter, Harper, being present at the time. The Beckhams are famously protective of their children's privacy and are understood to be angry that their home was portrayed in this light.
"David has always been a staunch ally to Wayne, defending him relentlessly over the years. This feels like a massive kick in the teeth," the insider added, highlighting the depth of the betrayal felt by Beckham, who had always been a loyal friend and defender of Rooney throughout his career.
A Friendship Under Strain
This public airing of private moments has thrown their long-standing friendship into serious doubt. The report suggests the relationship is now under significant strain, with the Beckhams feeling deeply let down by Rooney's lack of discretion for the sake of his documentary's content.
The fallout underscores the immense value the Beckhams place on their family's privacy and the serious consequences of violating it, even by an old friend.
