Former England international Danny Mills has revealed details of a lavish World Cup party hosted by David and Victoria Beckham in 2002, describing the event as an 'eye-opener' into the world of the rich and famous. Mills, who was part of the England squad that qualified for the 2002 World Cup, shared his memories in an interview with FourFourTwo.
According to Mills, the Beckhams sent out invitations in early 2002 with a 'white tie and diamonds' dress code. 'I didn't even own a black tie, let alone a white one, and I certainly didn't have any diamonds! That was an eye-opener, the world of the famous, I guess,' Mills said. He added that the players were seated at a table at the back of the room, while celebrities from various fields were more forward.
Mills recalled that the party was ostensibly for the players, but he spent most of his time in the kids' play tent with his son. The event came after David Beckham's iconic free-kick against Greece in 2001, which secured England's place at the World Cup. Mills noted that he was watching from the tunnel and that the goal was crucial for his own career.
The revelations come amid a family rift, with Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son, publicly cutting ties with his parents. Brooklyn, now 26, posted a statement on Instagram stating he does not want to reconcile, accusing his parents of going to the press. He has stepped away from football and pursued photography and cooking, amassing nearly 17 million Instagram followers.
