David Beckham showcased a personal touch during England's recent World Cup victory, revealing that his phone's lock screen features an iconic image of his wife, Victoria Beckham, from the Spice Girls' 1997 BRIT Awards performance.
During England's World Cup match against Norway, Beckham offered a glimpse of his phone's background as he celebrated the team's win. The chosen image is a memorable snapshot of Victoria during the Spice Girls' performance at the 1997 BRIT Awards, where she wore a revealing white bikini ensemble with black floral accents and a micro-mini skirt.
This particular Spice Girls performance is widely remembered, partly due to Geri Horner (née Halliwell) wearing her signature Union Flag mini dress. Victoria's outfit at the time, as depicted in the background image, has been described as a "saucy ensemble."
Beckham has previously spoken about his admiration for Victoria's style during her time with the Spice Girls, particularly referencing her appearance in the band's 1996 "Say You'll Be There" music video. He recounted first noticing her at a charity football match in 1997. The couple began dating shortly after, became engaged the following year, and married in July 1999.
The reveal of the lock screen photo came after online attention was drawn to Victoria's seemingly subdued reaction during England's close World Cup quarter-final match. While David and their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper were visibly animated during the game, Victoria remained seated for much of the match, which led to viral memes and commentary. David Beckham later commented on social media, assuring fans that Victoria was "celebrating on the inside" and that her reactions were "slightly slower" than his.
Victoria Beckham has spoken in the past about her initial lack of enjoyment watching football matches when she first met David. She explained that she didn't always feel "wanted" at the games. However, she has expressed a change of heart in recent years, particularly since David retired from playing and established his Inter Miami club, stating that she now feels "wanted" and enjoys the social aspect of attending matches in Miami.