David Beckham appeared visibly frustrated in the stands as England's Three Lions drew 0-0 with Ghana in a World Cup match in Boston. The former footballer, accompanied by his son Cruz and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, watched the defensive struggle unfold. England had secured a 4-2 victory against Croatia in their previous match in Dallas, but faced a more challenging game against Ghana.
During the match, Beckham was seen putting his head in his hands, reflecting the team's difficult performance. Other notable attendees in the VIP section included the rapper Stormzy and a number of "WAGs" (wives and girlfriends of footballers).
The public appearance by David Beckham coincided with a period of heightened family tension. Nicola Peltz, wife of David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn, shared a cryptic quote on Instagram about self-forgiveness, which was interpreted by some as a jab at the Beckham family amid their ongoing feud. This followed Brooklyn's reported anger over his parents including him in their Father's Day social media posts.
David Beckham had attempted to extend an olive branch on Father's Day, sharing old photographs of himself with Brooklyn and with all four of his children. He posted a message expressing his love for his family and thanking his wife, Victoria. Victoria also included Brooklyn in her Father's Day tribute.
Sources close to Brooklyn indicated he was "fuming" about the posts, wishing his parents would cease public mentions of him. The feud reportedly intensified when Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram last year, with his legal team subsequently handling communications. This estrangement has been public for some time, notably following Brooklyn's release of a commercial for DoorDash, which some interpreted as leveraging his family connections for financial gain.
Brooklyn's January statement detailed his grievances, claiming his parents had controlled him for years, attempted to drive a wedge between him and Nicola, and had embarrassed him at his wedding. He stated he was no longer part of "Brand Beckham" and declared he did not wish to reconcile with his family, seeking peace and privacy away from public manipulation.
Friends of the Beckham family expressed shock at Brooklyn's actions, particularly his commercial that alluded to estrangement. They described David and Victoria as "devastated and inconsolable" by what they perceive as their son profiting from family conflict while claiming to desire privacy.