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Adrian Newey is understood to have held talks with Ferrari this week after being released from his Red Bull contract early — a departure that was confirmed by the world championship-winning team on Wednesday.

A move to Italy would bring Formula One’s most successful designer into partnership with Lewis Hamilton, who is joining the Scuderia from Mercedes next year.

The Newey deal has yet to be done, but well-informed contacts suggest Ferrari want the 65-year-old to act as their ‘super consultant’. He currently earns £15million a year and could double his salary.

It is expected he would start in time to have a pivotal hand in the development of the next generation of Ferrari cars ahead of a major revamp of the regulations in 2026.

Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport reported Newey spoke to Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur in London on Tuesday — a story indicated to be correct to Mail Sport. We can further reveal that several key F1 figures were in London this week, including Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff.

Red Bull have confirmed the imminent departure of F1’s most successful designer Adrian Newey

Team chief Christian Horner (pictured with wife Geri Halliwell) will have to do without the mastermind behind Red Bull’s design

Newey is a legendary F1 designer and could take his services to Ferrari after his departure

Newey’s exit is an evident blow to Red Bull and embattled boss Christian Horner, the team principal who brought Newey from McLaren to Red Bull nearly 20 years ago. They have since won seven drivers’ titles in two stints together, through Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

Newey will continue to attend races with Red Bull this season, including in Miami this weekend. He is due to travel there in Horner’s jet today.

Newey will still work on his beloved RB17 supercar project before leaving the company next spring.

Red Bull insist Newey’s departure is not directly linked to the 𝑠e𝑥 scandal that has engulfed the team since allegations of coercive behaviour were made against Horner by a female employee in February, but driven by growing resentment at how he has been less than fully credited for the team’s success. He was on the brink of resigning last year, too, but instead accepted an improved offer.

The scandal — which has seen Horner, 50, cleared in an internal investigation, subject to an ongoing appeal — stirred the pot further.

It is understood Newey felt Horner was grabbing too much of the limelight and that credit for his own input was being unevenly shared with his French design colleague Pierre Wache.

Horner paid tribute to ‘true legend’ and ‘friend’ Newey as the world champions confirmed his exit

The Red Bull chief, who has won seven world championships with Newey, paid tribute to the outgoing veteran

Newey is thought to believe credit is being too unevenly taken by the constructor’s chief engineer of performance engineering Pierre Wache

Newey could now be set to join Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in his bid to win an eighth world title

Newey’s upcoming availability is a massive boost to Hamilton, 39, as he seeks a record eighth title, this time in red.

Newey is the greatest technical guru Formula One has ever known, having triumphed with Williams, starting with Nigel Mansell’s 1992 championship-dominating car, and McLaren, before being poached by Red Bull. In all, the nerdish genius is behind an eye-watering 25 drivers’ and constructors’ titles.

I understand Newey will either join Ferrari — the most likely eventuality — or retire. There is no other team that he would imaginably join.

Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen took a relaxing break on Miami Beach accompanied by his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, just days before the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix kicks off this Sunday, May 5, 2024.

The Red Bull Racing star was seen soaking up the sun and enjoying a leisurely stroll along the iconic beachfront. Verstappen, known for his high-speed s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s on the track, appeared in good spirits as he unwound ahead of the intense competition awaiting him at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.

Verstappen’s companion, Kelly Piquet, daughter of three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet, joined him for the beach outing. The couple was spotted engaging in casual conversations and sharing moments of relaxation under the Miami sunshine.

The Miami Grand Prix, set to take place on a new 3.36-mile circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium, promises to be a thrilling race with Verstappen among the top contenders. The Dutch driver, currently leading the championship standings, aims to extend his impressive performance into this American leg of the season.

With the beach day providing a brief respite from the intense preparations and adrenaline of Formula 1, Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet epitomized a balance of leisure and focus as they savored their time together in Miami.

The Miami Grand Prix, eagerly awaited by motorsport enthusiasts worldwide, is poised to deliver an electrifying spectacle as drivers like Verstappen push the limits for victory.

For Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet, the day at Miami Beach was a welcome interlude before the fierce competition unfolds at the thrilling Miami Grand Prix.

WHEN Lionel Messi lined up for David Beckham’s Inter Miami football team, it was the biggest coup in the history of the sport.

In a remarkable piece of wheeler dealing, the former England captain persuaded the world’s greatest player to sign for a team at the bottom of their United States league.

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David Beckham persuaded the world’s greatest player to sign for a team at the bottom of their United States leagueCredit: Getty

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Beckham with new Inter Miami signing Lionel MessiCredit: instagram

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David, Victoria and Harper with the Kardashians at Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debutCredit: Instagram
Not only that, 36-year-old Messi, who captained Argentina to victory in last summer’s World Cup, turned down a reported billion-pound offer from Saudi Arabia’s top team.

Business-savvy Becks has cleverly harnessed the power of his celebrity pals to entice Messi with the kind of glamour that can’t be matched in the Middle East.

A-listers such as reality TV queen Kim Kardashian, basketball superstar Lebron James and tennis legend Serena Williams were there to watch the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s Inter Miami debut on Friday night.

When Beckham announced the creation of the Florida football side five years ago, music mogul Jay-Z, superstar singer J-Lo, A-list actor Will Smith and Olympic athlete Usain Bolt were by his side.

The 48-year-old appeared to be close to tears after Messi scored an injury time winner in a cup match at the club’s temporary home ground.

That is understandable, given the setbacks he has endured in setting up a football team from scratch.

A promised state-of-the-art stadium is yet to be built following legal challenges, residents’ protests and the discovery of arsenic in the soil.

‘It’s a dream’

David’s wife Victoria, 49, has been his rock throughout, uprooting the family to spend a lot of the year in Miami.

A source close to the family told us: “Signing Messi has put the team on the global map.

“It’s not just players backing the team, however. David and Victoria’s famous friends have all put weight behind it. Kim Kardashian’s son Saint is a huge football fan and Messi is his idol.

“The same can be said of the Beckhams’ pals like singer Marc Anthony, American football star Tom Brady and Lebron James, who can often be seen at games.

“It’s not just a club, it’s being seen as more of a brand which is hugely commercially viable.”

They added: “From the beginning of the venture over five years ago Victoria said she would support David at every step and that couldn’t be more true.

“Miami is fast becoming a second home for the family and they loved the relaxed pace of life there.”

Two years ago the Beckhams bought a £18.5million Miami penthouse in a 707ft tower designed by star architect Zaha Hadid, boasting a helipad and views of the Atlantic ocean.

The couple’s four children now have close ties to the area, too.

Eldest son Brooklyn, 24, married actress Nicola Peltz, 28, at the home of her billionaire father just down the road in Palm Beach, while footballer Romeo, 20, was on the books of Inter Miami’s reserve team.

Daughter Harper, 12, spends most of her summer holidays in Miami and musician Cruz, 18, has enjoyed hanging out on the £5million family yacht on the city’s sun-soaked waters.

Becks is often seen out on the town himself with celebrity pals, including Tom Brady.

Another close pal is nightlife impresario David Grutman, known as the “King of Miami” due to his restaurant and nightclub empire.

David was best man when Marc Anthony, ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez, wed model Nadia Ferreira at Miami’s Pérez Art Museum in January.

Goldenballs created a huge buzz when he appeared at the Miami Grand Prix last year, while Victoria has been spotted out locally with her pal, Desperate Housewives’ actress Eva Longoria.

The Beckhams have eaten at hotspots including Makoto, where the Kardashians have been seen, and Zuma Miami, a favourite of rap star Drake and Will Smith.

But David also enjoys more humble food and regularly stops by Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop, a Cuban eatery where the most expensive dishes are £9.

Leidys Pla, whose family own the restaurant, told us: “He — has a little coffee — he likes Costa Rican coffee and loves the pork or a Cubano sandwich.

He’s always very nice and takes pictures with anyone who wants them.

Leidys Pla

“He’s always very nice and takes pictures with anyone who wants them.”

Her mother Lucia Pla added with a smile: “David Beckham is my friend.”

But even Becks’ A-list pals have been overshadowed by the arrival of Messi, who is being treated like a deity in the majority Latino city.

Everyone wanted to be at the game to see the South American maestro, with touts charging as much as £85,000 for tickets.

Murals celebrating the Argentinian striker have sprung up in countless places, while enterprising businesses are offering Messi-themed sandwiches and even a Messi beer.

Inter fan Maximiliano Infantino, 46, told The Sun: “It’s a dream to have Messi here. Beckham can really make things happen.

“Miami doesn’t know what’s going to hit it.

“You look at the bus stops and all you see are pictures of Messi. It’s going to change everything.”

One mural covers an entire side of a seven-floor building and shows two images of Messi painted by a local graffiti artist and touched up by Beckham, who stopped by to paint Messi’s teeth.

Axel Montano, 30, who was selling T-shirts by the mural, said: “I want to thank David Beckham for bringing Lionel Messi to this city.

‘Cocktail for success’

“They are equals and they understand each other.”

Convincing the sublime soccer superstar to join the club clearly meant a huge deal to Beckham.

The ex-England captain, who co-owns the club with Miami businessman Jorge Mas, said: “The moment that Leo went on TV and announced that he was coming to Miami, that was an emotional moment.”

He has been pursuing Messi for at least two years.

The former Barcelona star is rumoured to be on a basic annual wage of £15million, plus £30million in bonuses, and is also due to get a stake in the team when his contract ends in 2025.

Messi arrived on a free transfer from Paris St Germain and his earnings will be partly funded by a streaming deal with Apple Plus.

For us it’s a dream to have Messi here. Beckham can really make things happen.

Maximiliano Infantino

Landing his signature has impressed fellow bosses in the game, including The Apprentice star and West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Karren Brady.

She told The Sun: “With his boots on, Becks proved that unique technical ability and a tireless work ethic — aided by no shortage of charm and a sharp understanding of his own marketability — was a surefire cocktail for success.

“In the boardroom he is proving just the same as a football club owner.”

Anyone who dismissed Beckhams as a footballer-turned-underwear model couldn’t be more wrong.

He earned £657,000 per week last year, with most of the money coming from his brand, which is licensed to Adidas, Electronic Arts video games, Haig Club whisky, Maserati cars and Tudor watches.

Those sums could be overshadowed by Inter Miami in the future.

The club is Beckham’s personal project, after he cut a canny deal when he signed to play football for LA Galaxy 16 years ago.

With his boots on, Becks proved that unique technical ability and a tireless work ethic — aided by no shortage of charm and a sharp understanding of his own marketability — was a surefire cocktail for success.

Karren Brady

As part of the agreement, Major League Soccer promised Beckham could set up his own football team in the US for less than a quarter of the normal fee demanded by the competition.

But he has had to overcome objections from locals to various plans for a permanent stadium in the Florida city.

At the moment, the team plays 30 miles away in Fort Lauderdale’s 21,000-capacity DRV PNK Stadium, which used to be the home of another football team.

The first Inter Miami home match in 2020 had to be postponed due to Covid restrictions — and Beckham has gone through four managers in four years.

He displayed a ruthless streak by sacking old England and Manchester United team-mate Phil Neville last month, with the club currently languishing bottom at 15th in the Eastern Conference league.

The success of the Apple TV football comedy Ted Lasso and the Disney Plus Welcome To Wrexham documentary — about Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney taking over other Welsh non-league side — proves there is an appetite for the sport in the US.

That interest will only increase when the United States, Mexico and Canada co-host the World Cup in three years.

Baroness Brady adds: “We can all look on with pride as we see one of our greatest national treasures now helping to inspire another generation by sprinkling more stardust in the US.

“It can only be positive for the future welfare of our beautiful game as the love of it continues to spread across the world.”

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Messi captained Argentina to victory in last summer’s World CupCredit: Reuters

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Beckham goes grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s in MiamiCredit: BackGrid

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Posh and Becks with Marc Anthony and Serena Williams

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The Man United legend with Tom Brady and their respective daughtersCredit: Instagram / @davidbeckham

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Becks with LeBron James at Messi’s Inter Miami debutCredit: Instagram

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David with Leidys Pla at Cuban eatery Enriqueta’s Sandwich ShopCredit: Instagram

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Miami goes mad for Messi with murals appearing on walls

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Another mural of the Argentinian World Cup winner

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Beckham’s luxury liner named Seven after his shirt numberCredit: Mega

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Beckham’s Miami apartment buiding was designed by star architect Zaha Hadid

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Inside the posh pad with stunning views

THE Beckhams’ friendship with Prince Harry and Meghan appears to be over amid claims of royal story leaks.

The bond between the power couples is said to have cooled after David was left “absolutely bloody furious” after the accusations were made in a phone call.

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Harry and Meghan’s friendship with the Beckhams appears to be overCredit: Getty

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It’s said that David is furious over Harry’s royal leak claimsCredit: PA

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The couples were previously close, with the Beckhams attending the royal weddingCredit: Instagram
The Sun on Sunday has previously told how Harry confronted the ex-England skipper over leak claims.

It is thought the couples grew close as David’s comms director Izzy May is pals with Markus Anderson, who helped to arrange Harry and Meghan’s secret dates at London’s Soho House.

David, 48, and wife Victoria, 49, were then guests at the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018.

But Harry and Meghan were not present when the Beckhams’ eldest son Brooklyn, 24, married last year.

Nor were they at David’s star-studded football event this month — with Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams there for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut.

A source close to the Beckhams told The Mail on Sunday that David and Victoria were “very supportive when Meghan arrived in the UK”.
But they added: “Any making up now is so unlikely.”

It also says George and Amal Clooney are no longer pals with Meghan, while Katy Perry and hubby Orlando Bloom are now closer to King Charles.

It comes after Harry was this week licking his wounds after a High Court judge highlighted his testimony’s “lack of credibility”.

The royal’s reputation hit an all-time low as Mr Justice Fancourt blasted his “inconsistent factual case” and threw out his phone-hacking claim against The Sun.

As the humiliating judgement was published to the National Archives, sources said “all is not well” in US-based Harry’s life after a lucrative deal collapsed.

The Duke and Meghan were branded “f*****g grifters” by a Spotify executive last month as the company ditched their £15million podcast deal after one series.

And the couple, who live in California with their two kids, have been dogged by claims on US gossip sites of marriage problems — which were denied by their reps.

A source said: “There is a bit of a feeling Harry is spiralling out of control and all is not well.

“Members of his family are worried about how he is coping and his determination to keep having legal battles.”

The 40-page Approved Judgement by High Court Judge Mr Timothy Fancourt — handed down at 10am on Thursday — has plunged the prince into a crisis.

The damning ruling, the first time the evidence of a royal has been questioned so thoroughly, concluded Harry’s case had “not reached the necessary threshold of plausibility and cogency”.

It adds the “lack of credibility arises from: the unexplained lateness of the plea . . . the improbability of a secret agreement being made in the terms pleaded . . . the absence of any explanation for the new factual case being raised; and absence of any other witness or documentary evidence to support it.”

Delivered at the imposing High Court building, bearing the Royal Coat of Arms, the judgement added Prince Harry had signed two “statements of truth” that were “inconsistent” with his evidence.

The Duke is suing Sun publisher News Group Newspapers, alleging phone-hacking and other unlawful activities — which are denied.

VICTORIA Beckham showed off her athletic figure in a black bikini as she relaxed on her luxury yacht with husband David.

The power couple took to the water in Miami during some downtime from David’s work with football club Inter Miami.

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Victoria Beckham looked in great shape on a yacht in MiamiCredit: Mega/Backgrid

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The fashion designer caught the sun in a black bikiniCredit: Mega/Backgrid

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David Beckham is a major player in the city after launching an MLS sideCredit: Mega/Backgrid
Designer Victoria looked toned and tanned as she grabbed a drink on the deck of the 100ft vessel, which was bought ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

Footy legend David wore a simple white T-shirt and black shorts combination as he soaked up the Floridian weather.

The couple are in need of some rest and relaxation after it was revealed they’re facing resistance from neighbours of their country pile in the Cotswolds over new plans on the property.

Former Three Lions captain David, 48, and 49-year-old wife Victoria have been granted planning permission for a glasshouse and raised kitchen garden so they can grow their own fruit and veg.

And he’s now asked for approval to construct another road into his pad while the greenhouse is built, in the village of Great Tew in Oxfordshire.

One man, who didn’t want to be named, said: “These applications keep coming thick and fast from the Beckhams since they moved in.

“It seems that they are never satisfied with what they’ve got, which in one way is a good trait but not when it comes at the expense of the community.”

The couple’s relationship with the Sussexes has also cooled.

The Sun on Sunday has previously told how Prince Harry confronted the ex-England skipper over leak claims.

It is thought the couples grew close as David’s comms director Izzy May is pals with Markus Anderson, who helped to arrange Harry and Meghan Markle’s secret dates at London’s Soho House.

David, 48, and wife Victoria, 49, were then guests at the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018.

But Harry and Meghan were not present when the Beckhams’ eldest son Brooklyn, 24, married last year.

Nor were they at David’s star-studded football event this month — with Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams there for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut.

A source close to the Beckhams told The Mail on Sunday that David and Victoria were “very supportive when Meghan arrived in the UK”.
But they added: “Any making up now is so unlikely.”

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Harry and Meghan are no longer friends with the BeckhamsCredit: GETTY

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The Beckhams bought the 100ft yacht ahead of the Qatar World CupCredit: Mega/Backgrid

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The boat is named after Becks’ old shirt numberCredit: Mega/Backgrid

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The pair made the most of some downtime togetherCredit: Mega/Backgrid

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David has been building his club into a powerhouse in the US

MEGHAN Markle “manipulated” Prince Harry into a feud with David and Victoria Beckham, a pal has claimed.

Earlier this week it was revealed the couples’ friendship is over amid claims of royal story leaks.

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David and Victoria Beckham at Harry and Meghan’s weddingCredit: AFP and licensors

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Lizzie Cundy speaking to Meghan Markle in 2013 – the night she first met Victoria

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She claims Meghan manipulated Harry into feuding with the Beckhams
The Sun on Sunday previously told how Harry confronted the ex-England skipper, suggesting he or wife Victoria were responsible for leaks about the royal couple.

Sources say David was left “absolutely bloody furious” after the accusations were made in a phone call.

And now TV presenter Lizzie Cundy claims the Duchess of Sussex “manipulated” Harry into thinking the Beckhams were behind the stories.

Lizzie said: “I think Victoria and David have slowly tiptoed away like the other friends.

“Many friends who went to the wedding have tiptoed away from Meghan.

“These are real big family people, there’s no way Victoria would’ve leaked stories.”

Cundy claims Meghan was starstruck by Posh Spice, 49, the first time they met back in 2013 – when Lizzie and the then TV-star attended an event together..

Speaking to The Mirror, she explained: “I’ve never seen anyone squeal quite like it.

“Meghan was so thrilled with excitement to see Victoria Beckham. She went ‘Oh my God, that’s Victoria Beckham!’”

“It was crazy. I thought ‘You’ve got to calm down and be cool.’

“I was the one who knew Meghan before Harry, and I saw the reaction to Victoria. She was a proper big fan, she let that show – Victoria doesn’t need to leak stories, she doesn’t need to do that,”

Meghan went on to make friends with Victoria and David, 48, after she started dating Prince Harry in 2016.

It is thought the couples grew close as David’s communications director Izzy May is pals with Markus Anderson, who helped to arrange Harry and Meghan’s secret dates at London’s Soho House.

David and Victoria were then guests at the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018.

But Harry and Meghan were not present when the Beckhams’ eldest son Brooklyn, 24, married last year.

Nor were they at David’s star-studded football event this month — with Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams there for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut.

It comes after Harry was this week licking his wounds after a High Court judge highlighted his testimony’s “lack of credibility”.

The royal’s reputation hit an all-time low as Mr Justice Fancourt blasted his “inconsistent factual case” and threw out his phone-hacking claim against The Sun.

As the humiliating judgement was published to the National Archives, sources said “all is not well” in US-based Harry’s life after a lucrative deal collapsed.

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The Duke and Meghan were branded “f*****g grifters” by a Spotify executive last month as the company ditched their £15million podcast deal after one series.

And the couple, who live in California with their two kids, have been dogged by claims on US gossip sites of marriage problems — which were denied by their reps.

DAVID BECKHAM joked his bizarre quirk when it comes to coffee makes him seem like a “right k**b” in a hilarious chat with old pal Gary Neville.

The Manchester United legend and Inter Miami co-owner told host Nev of his surprising habits on the The Overlap YouTube channel.

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David Beckham made his bizarre revelations to Gary NevilleCredit: Youtube – The Overlap

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Beckham says he only drinks black coffee in London and only lattes in the countrysideCredit: Instagram
Beckham, 48, opened up off his own back when quizzed about what an average day looks like for him these days.

Asked for a run-through of his daily routine, the ex-England skipper said: “First thing I do? Cup of coffee.

“Actually, I wake the kids up first.. then I have a cup of coffee. I love coffee.

“The weird thing is – and I’m going to sound like a right k**b now – in London I have just black coffee, but in the countryside, I have a latte.

“It makes me sound a bit of a k**b. I don’t know why, I never have a latte in London and I never have a black coffee in the countryside.”

Neville went on to claim Beckham was a bit of a “city boy” early in his Man Utd career.

But Becks, who will also spend a bit of time at the beach these days thanks to his Inter Miami interests, disagreed, hitting back: “I love the countryside, I’ve always loved the countryside.

“I love the combination – during the week, I’m London because the kids are at school, but then weekends I’m in the countryside.

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“I love being in the country.”

The legendary right-midfielder even spilled the secrets to his extensive tattoos – revealing he now has close to 100 inkings.

Beckham claimed: “I probably have 81 now. Individual 81 yeah.”

On his first tattoo, he told Neville: “I had it done then I stayed at your house.

“No, that was the second one… so the first one was Brooklyn on the bottom of my back.

“The second one was the angel and I was sleeping at your house at the time and it stuck to the bed.”

Beckham then went on to pick his favourites – awkwardly forgetting about the one in honour of wife Victoria in the process.

The icon, whose son Romeo made his Brentford B debut earlier this year, said: “It’s hard to pick a favourite one to be honest. My kids’ names.”

Beckham then paused before rushing to add: “And Victoria’s name. Throw that one in.”

VICTORIA Beckham’s son Cruz has revealed his very touching tattoo tribute to his mum.

The aspiring singer, 18, shared a video of him getting a special Spice Girls inking done on his arm.

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Cruz Beckham showed off his touching tattoo tribute to his mum VictoriaCredit: Instagram

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The aspiring singer got the word ‘Posh’ inked on his armCredit: Instagram
Cruz could be seen in the tattoo artists chair as they got to work on the body art.

He also shared a black and white photo as the finishing touches were made.

The teen then showed off her incredible tattoo, which read: “Posh,” a special nod to his mum, who was known as Posh Spice in the popular 90s girlband.

It was written in a simple italic format and positioned just below his elbow.

He also got a second tattoo across his knuckles which appeared to say: “Brotherhood.”

Each of the Spice Girls were given a moniker during their time in the band.

Revealing the real reason behind her Posh Spice nickname, Victoria said on Instagram: “I was given the name Posh in 1996 over lunch with Peter Loraine of Top of The Pops Magazine and the rest of the Spice Girls.

“I can’t say it would have been my first choice, but ultimately grew into it on my own terms. I was young and shy, and being Posh helped me find my style and confidence, and my voice.

“After the Spice Girls, I distanced myself from the nickname because it had unwavering momentum of it’s own.

“I wanted to find my own direction. Now, years later, I look back on that formative time with appreciation.

“Posh forever changed the course of my life, opening the door for me to go after my dreams.”

This is not the first tattoo that Cruz has.

He proved he’s a chip off the old block – by having his first tattoo at 16.

In 2020, Cruz showed off a butterfly inking on his thigh during a trip to Miami.

Dad David has more than 60 tattoos and mum Victoria has seven, while eldest brother Brooklyn sports more than 30 and older brother Romeo has seven.

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The teen also appeared to get the word ‘brotherhood’ across his knucklesCredit: Instagram

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Fashion designer Victoria previously revealed the real reason behind her nickname

DAVID BECKHAM used to meet up with Victoria in car parks when the couple first began dating.

Both were huge stars at the time with Victoria’s Spice Girls topping the charts in 1997.

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Victoria Beckham revealed she used to meet Becks in car parksCredit: netflix

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The couple wanted to evade the media spotlightCredit: Netflix

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The pair began dating in 1997Credit: Instagram

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They married in 1999 and have four children togetherCredit: AFP
Beckham was an England international and had already achieved Premier League and FA Cup glory with Manchester United.

So they were forced to meet in secret away from the attention of the media, with Victoria revealing car parks were a go-to.

She said in the new Netflix documentary, ‘BECKHAM’: “My manager kept saying ‘try to keep it under wraps’.

“So we would meet in car parks and that’s not as seedy as it sounds.”

Becks added: “Classy.”

Despite the difficulty in meeting romance soon blossomed as the pair got engaged in January 1998 and married 18 months later.

The four-part documentary series details the media circus surrounding the couple in the early days of their relationship and how it affected Beckham on the pitch.

Becks claims the relationship did not change him – but his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson thinks otherwise.

The pair met at a charity football match, and Victoria revealed she wrote her phone number on the back of a plane ticket he had on him – which he still has.

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They quickly became the nation’s most famous celebrity couple and have been known as Posh and Becks ever since.

They got engaged in 1998 and were married a year later.

David and Victoria have four children – Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

The documentary also covers Beckham’s relationship with Fergie and the infamous incident when the United boss kicked a boot at his head.

The trailer was released on Monday with Netflix set to release the full series on October 4.

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The celebrity couple announce their engagement in 1998Credit: PA:Press Association

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David and Victoria Beckham cuddle on a family cruise along the Adriatic coast

VICTORIA Beckham says she “still wants to kill people” who bullied hubby David after he was blamed for England’s exit from the 1998 World Cup.

Becks, 48, also tells a Netflix documentary of his torment after being sent off.

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Victoria Beckham said her husband was left clinically depressed by the hate he received after being sent off in a crunch World Cup matchCredit: NETFLIX

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She said: ‘He was depressed, absolutely clinically depressed. I still want to kill these people’

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Kim Milton Nielsen sends off Beckham for petulantly kicking out at Diego SimeoneCredit: Bob Thomas Sports Photography – Getty
And Posh reveals she told David she was pregnant with their first child on the eve of the fateful Argentina match.

Beckham was left clinically depressed by the hate he received after being sent off in a crunch World Cup match, his wife Victoria has revealed.

The red card in the last 16 game against Argentina in 1998 was blamed for ten-man England losing on penalties.

Recalling the barrage of abuse that followed, Victoria says in a new Netflix documentary: “I mean, the absolute hate, the public bullying, to another level.

“He was depressed, absolutely clinically depressed.

“I still want to kill these people.”

Victoria also reveals how she told David she was pregnant with their first child the night before the Argentina match.

They named the baby Brooklyn — after where she was at the time, and not where he was conceived, as has been previously thought.

David — who was just 23 — reflects on it as the hardest time of his professional and personal life.

He says: “What I went through was so extreme. The whole country hated me. Hated me.

“It changed my life. I felt very vulnerable and alone. Wherever I went I got abuse every single day.

“People look at you in a certain way, spit at you, abuse you, come up to your face and say some of the things that they said. That was difficult.”

The superstar pair recall their pain in a four-part series called Beckham.

David picked up a needless red card for kicking out at Argentina’s Diego Simeone — and went from national hero to zero.

For the next two years he was booed in stadiums across the country, and an effigy of him was even hung outside a South London pub.

Becks — alongside his wife of 24 years and parents Ted and Sandra — believes then-England manager Glenn Hoddle fuelled the hatred.

Before the tournament, Hoddle had publicly undermined him by claiming his relationship with Spice Girl Victoria was “distracting”.

He hit out at Becks after he was pictured wearing a sarong during a trip to the South of France where he and Victoria had stayed at Sir Elton John’s villa.

The disgruntled manager dropped him for two group games in the World Cup — despite an outpouring from fans demanding that he picked his star player.

In the documentary, Becks’ best pal — and best man at his wedding — Gary Neville hits out at the public annihilation of his team-mate in the run-up to the tournament in France.

In the aftermath of the sending off, the public tide significantly turned against Becks.

The Man United midfielder had to be escorted into West Ham’s ground under armed guard for the first away game of the following season.

His team bus was regularly pelted with beer bottles and cartons.

The Daily Mirror ran a front page showing a dartboard with the words: “Still Bitter? Take your fury out on our David.”

Even the then-PM Tony Blair blamed Beckham for England’s exit from the tournament.

The family say the catalyst was Hoddle’s decision to blame Beckham for the Argentina defeat.

In the documentary, Victoria says: “Glenn Hoddle didn’t come out and try and protect David. And how old was David, 23? You’re a kid at 23. And Glenn Hoddle was a man.

“Well, I wouldn’t even call him a man actually . . . he was an older person.”

Mum Sandra adds: “Hoddle is on my hit-list . . . of people that upset me. I thought, ‘What have you done?’ He made it that it was David’s fault. And we’d been used to a manager . . . Alex Ferguson never spoke about his team.”

David found himself being booed every time he touched the ball and cheers rang out when he was fouled. He recalls that the situation almost broke him mentally.

Becks credits his wife and family for pulling him back.

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The Netflix doc follows Beckham’s rise from working-class beginnings to global football stardomCredit: Getty

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The pair are filmed dancing together at homeCredit: NETFLIX
On the eve of the match, Victoria told David she was expecting.

Talking about it for the first time, she reveals she made the call from Brooklyn — cementing the name of their son.

David reveals he wanted to leave the tournament to be with Posh but wasn’t allowed.

Victoria recalls: “I was in Brooklyn. David was so, so happy.

“We both were and there was never any doubt in my mind that I should tell him. I mean, it was what we wanted and he could not have been happier.”

Asked by director Fisher Stevens: “So you tell him right before the biggest game of his life — did you think it would help him?”

Designer Victoria, 49, replies: “I don’t really know.”

David confirms “Before the Argentina game, she phoned me and said I’ve just taken a test and I’m pregnant.

“The first thing I wanted to do (was get out of there and be with Victoria) but I couldn’t, we were in a major tournament.”

It is the first time the couple have confirmed how chef Brooklyn, now 24, got his name — contrary to long-running reports that it was because he was conceived in the New York borough.

Previously in her autobiography, Posh wrote: “I had always liked the name Brooke and then we suddenly thought about Brooklyn. I’d always like it as a place — it’s very multi-cultural, very grounded.”

Other contributors in the much- anticipated documentary include Phil Neville, Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Paul Ince and Sporty Spice Mel C.

As well as behind-the-scenes footage and archive clips, never- before-seen videos and pics of the Inter Miami co-owner are shown — including from his wedding in 1999.

Beckham streams on Netflix from Wednesday.

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England manager Glenn Hoddle with BeckhamCredit: Reuters

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The midfielder is shown a red against Argentina at the World Cup in France in 1998Credit: The Times

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David and Victoria head out with new baby BrooklynCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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An effigy hangs at a pub in Croydon after the sending off against Argentina