David Beckham was left devastated after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, but his son Cruz was quick to offer comfort. Lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed that Cruz, wearing his father's iconic number seven shirt, turned to Sir David after the final whistle and asked: 'You OK?' The pair then shared a warm embrace.
Beckham Family Witnesses Another Heartbreak
The Beckham family have been regular spectators at England's World Cup matches in the USA and Mexico. Sir David and Cruz were joined by Cruz's siblings Romeo and Harper, and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, but they were left with that familiar feeling of what might have been. Sixty years on from England's last World Cup final appearance, the wait continues after late strikes from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturned England's advantage.
Jeremy also analysed a separate clip in which Cruz asked Sir David: 'How did we...' before his words trailed off. England have won just one of their four World Cup semi-finals – a 2-1 triumph over Portugal in 1966, before going on to lift the trophy. Argentina by contrast have won all six of their World Cup semi-finals.
David Beckham's Personal History with Argentina
Sir David, 51, has his own fair share of personal history with Argentina on the football pitch. He was infamously dismissed for kicking Diego Simeone as England fell to Argentina on penalties at the 1998 World Cup. In a quirky twist of fate, one of Diego's sons, Giuliano, featured in the starting line-up for Argentina in last night's match. Sir David then tasted redemption at the following World Cup four years later when he scored the decisive penalty against the same opponents.
The former Real Madrid star posted following the defeat in Atlanta: 'Heartbreak for us all but memories that inspire and last forever. Thank you to our team, our fans and our country for what you have given us in this World Cup.'
Victoria Beckham's Muted Reaction Defended
Meanwhile, Sir David was prompted to defend Victoria after her rather muted response to Jude Bellingham's extra-time winner in the quarter-final victory over Norway. Images of her seemingly indifferent reaction went viral, prompting Sir David to later comment: 'She was celebrating inside I promise, her reactions were slightly slower than mine.'
In her husband's Netflix documentary, Lady Victoria shed light on why she so often appears stone-faced, revealing it is largely down to the fact that her husband tends to stand on her preferred 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.'
What's Next for England
England now face France in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami, having been unable to hold on to the lead Anthony Gordon had given them in Atlanta.
