Messi and Beckham Launch Global Network of Exclusive Members' Clubs

Lionel Messi and David Beckham are expanding their business relationship beyond the football pitch, with plans to launch a global network of exclusive members' clubs. The venture, reportedly inspired by Soho House, will feature state-of-the-art gyms and be situated in locations known for hosting major sporting events, such as Singapore.

Beckham, who is heavily backing the project, is said to have been impressed by the luxurious, futuristic, and sculptural designs for the clubs. This partnership builds on their existing connection, as Beckham signed Messi to his Major League Soccer team, Inter Miami, in 2023. He has also reportedly offered Messi a contract that includes a stake in the club upon retirement, suggesting a long-term business alliance.

The financial standing of both athletes is substantial, with the Sunday Times Rich List estimating the Beckham couple's combined wealth at £1.185 billion, while Messi's net worth is reportedly around £800 million. The initial concept for the clubs features high-tech gyms and a design aesthetic that contrasts with Beckham's country home.

In other celebrity news, model and influencer Mia Regan, ex-girlfriend of Romeo Beckham, was seen among the crowds at Wimbledon. Tennis player Emma Raducanu has reportedly caused a stir at The Boundary, a pub co-owned by several sports celebrities, after allegedly skipping the queue. Meanwhile, former Made in Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber is rumored to be joining the cast of 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' alongside her husband, Inigo Philbrick, who was recently released from prison for defrauding art clients. Actor Milly Alcock shared that she took a job in a bakery as a contingency plan during her acting career, citing the precarious nature of the profession. Actor Matt Smith was reportedly denied entry to a new celebrity members' club in Mayfair called Key, as bouncers did not recognize him.