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David Beckham has revealed that he was left an apology note on his car by an unknown person, after the release of his Netflix docuseries.

The former footballer, 49, opened up in the documentary about the abuse he received in the aftermath of the 1998 World Cup.

He was sent off in England’s quarter-final clash with Argentina for kicking out at Diego Simeone after the Argentina captain shoved him to the ground.

England went on to lose the game on penalties, with David being blamed for the defeat and being hit by a torrent of hatred from fans.

He was constantly booed and jeered by fans of opposition clubs for the majority of the following 1998-99 season.

With a burning effigy of him and death threats among the worst of the backlash

After opening up on the abuse in his docuseries.

David received a wave of support from the public, who praised him for his strength during the difficult time.

Speaking about the effect of his candidness in an Emmy Extra Edition cover of VARIETY, he said that he was glad that it made people take mental health more seriously.

He said: ‘I think that my takeaway from my documentary was how important mental health is. Because, 20 years ago, nobody was talking about it. And nobody was taking it seriously.

‘Now, it’s so great that people can actually talk about their feelings… There were many things said about us over the 27 years. It can be hurtful.’

David went on to reveal that recently he and wife Victoria, 50, had gone to a pub and returned to their car to find a note with no name or address.

He said: ‘It read, “We’re sorry how you were treated.” I’ve got the letter still. But that’s how people, I think, felt after the documentary.’

David opened up on the turbulent period in his series last October, confessing he was a ‘mess’ and left unable to eat or sleep, while Victoria revealed that he suffered from clinical depression and the experience ‘broke’ him.

He recalled feeling ‘very vulnerable and alone’ as he landed back in the UK to hordes of jeering spectators and negative press.

His father Ted admitted David was ‘distraught’ when he met him, saying the young sports star ‘fell into my arms and said, “I’ve left everybody down.”‘

Growing emotional as he reflected on the backlash he received, David confessed: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it because I can’t. I find it hard to talk about what I went through because it was so extreme. The whole country hated me.’

Detailing the horrific abuse – which became so bad that he was unable to visit the toilet unattended for fear of being attacked on the way – he continued: ‘Wherever I went, I got abused every day.

‘To walk down the street and see people look at you a certain way, spit at you, abuse you, come up to your face and say some of the things that they said, that’s difficult. I wasn’t eating, I wasn’t sleeping, I was a mess.’

The sport legend, who was just 23 at the time, also detailed the impact it had on his parents, Ted and Sandra, noting: ‘It brought a lot of attention that I would never wish on anyone, let alone my parents and I can’t forgive myself for that.

‘That’s the tough part that happened then. I’m 47 years old now and I beat myself up about it still. Inside it killed me.’

Football legend David is married to former Spice Girl Victoria and they share four children – Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12.

The four-part series saw the Beckhams’ give an intimate insight into their marriage and early romance, their family life, as well as charting David’s footballing career.  His documentary amassed a record breaking 3.8million viewers during its premiere week.

According to the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB), the first episode saw 3,813,100 fans tune in.

The second instalment was also a success reaching 2,868,800 viewers by the week ending October 8.

BECKHAM was the streaming service’s topped watched show for two weeks when it was released, with 11,600,000 fans watching globally, according to Netflix’s own data.

David Beckham has often gushed about his four children with former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, and it’s evident that he has a gorgeous relationship with them all.

He has now posted a loving tribute as his daughter Harper Beckham turns thirteen, saying ‘Always be the beautiful person that you are.’

We’re sure that Harper celebrated in style, surrounded by her parents and famous brothers -Brooklyn, 25,

Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19 – if mum Victoria’s recent 50th birthday bash is anything to go by.

In a video clip celebrating Victoria through the last 25 years of their marriage on his social media channel, David famously credited their kids as her ‘biggest success’ in life.

In a sweet post to celebrate daughter Harper Beckham’s birthday on July 10th, the former Manchester United footballer said:

‘Happy 13th Birthday to my beautiful little girl. Daddy is so proud of you, you have grown up to be a kind, generous & a beautiful young lady with the most amazing heart & the most amazing smile that we all love so so much. always be the beautiful person that you are. Harper Seven your [sic] my world’.

The collage shows Harper as a tiny tot, growing through the years as she tries her hand at ballet, concert flute and bike-riding, peppered with pics of doting parents David and Victoria.

And it didn’t take long for famous friends and followers to join David, with good wishes pouring in for the teen.

Mum Victoria also posted a tribute clip, showing Harper dancing in the back seat of their car, with a tongue-in-cheek comment saying that ‘Yep… She gets it from her mummy!!! 😂😂 We love you Harper Seven!! Never stop smiling or DANCING!!! You are my world xxxxx Kisses mummy xxxxx’

It’s twelve years since the Beckhams made headlines with a lavish ceremony celebrating Harper’s first birthday, reportedly costing £50,000. The party was hailed as the beginning of so-called “tot couture“, according to Hello Magazine. It took place in the Beckham’s home, offering pony rides and a bouncy castle.

For her sixth birthday, Harper was reported to have ‘Shut down Buckingham Palace’ by Hello magazine, with David later clarifying that the Beckhams had, in fact, been invited to the palace amongst other dignitaries – it just happened to be on his daughter’s birthday.

He said, ‘Just to be clear this wasn’t the palace opening the gates for Harper’s birthday party, this was a tea party where us and other guests were invited so it was a beautiful thing to do with my mum, Harper plus a few school friends,’ continuing, ‘We were honored to be able to there… Beautiful tea party’.

We hope you have a fantastic day, Harper Beckham. Have a very happy birthday, from all of us here at Rollercoaster HQ.

It looks like there might have been a person and not just a reason as to why Prince Harry and David Beckham are no longer friends.

There’s a new report that suggests Meghan Markle might have planned David Beckham’s exclusion by Prince Harry,

if that even makes sense. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

Royal Family News – Meghan Markle Is The Reason Why Prince Harry Is No Longer Friends With David Beckham?

Apparently, the Duke of Sussex’s exclusion order against David Beckham has just sparked some massive speculation about

what might have really went down between the two of them. And a lot of people think that Meghan Markle might have had something to do with it.

Royalist Tom Bower thinks that the Duchess of Sussex might have planned the exclusion order during the same time as the Invictus Games.

Bower writes in his new book, The House of Beckham: Money, S** and Power, “Beckham found himself alone at the Invictus Games stadium.”

Royal Family News – Did Meghan Markle Go Too Far?

“Arriving on the agreed day to meet Prince Harry he was perplexed [as to] why officials were playing a dance to keep him happy, but away from Harry.”

“Photographs of the two together were forbidden so the royal snub was brutal,” and “David Beckham was puzzled.”

And now there’s speculation that suggests Meghan Markle might have been behind the entire ordeal.

The insider also said, “The exclusion order, it later transpired, was issued by Meghan.”

“She did not want any competition in the media from Beckham, and especially not from his wife Victoria.”

Yikes. It was earlier reported that Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham had a falling out after the Hollywood actress accused the former Spice Girl of leaking stories about her to the press.

Victoria had denied any wrong doing and was so upset about the entire matter that even David Beckham had gotten involved.

He was upset that Meghan had accused his wife in that matter and that’s when he also cut off his relationship from the Sussexes. David and Harry have not spoken to one another ever since that incident.

Also, come back right here for all the latest news and spoilers on your favorite daytime television shows and The British Royal Family.

According to Mirror (UK), Messi has sent a message to Beckham with the hope of recruiting Ivan Rakitic next season.

Rakitic is considered a potential name next summer for Inter Miami. The Croatian player has accompanied Messi for many years at Barcelona.

The pair won four La Liga titles and a Champions League title during that time.

With Rakitic, the 35-year-old player has only one year left on his contract with Sevilla and can look for a new destination next year.

Sevilla is still interested in keeping Rakitic but prioritizes cutting his salary to sign a new contract.

Rakitic is not the only former Barcelona player who is expected to join Inter Miami next season.

Previously, Luis Suarez was said to reunite with Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

If the two names above really join Beckham’s team, this will be a very desirable reinforcement for Inter Miami.

“I’ve always said that if given the opportunity, I would bring the best players to Miami. No matter where they are in their careers. I’ve made that commitment to our fans” – Beckham once shared

At 75, King Charles FINALLY Admits What We All Suspected Leaving The World SHOCKED?

Today, to the shock of everyone around the globe — especially those in places that are not Britain or wherever Live Aid was being staged this time last year — 75-year-old King Charles III made a bombshell announcement: He’s revealed his top-secret family life at long last.

Not only was the King famous for his reserved public image and years of royal service, but he incited a frenzy in both media circles as well as with average citizens.

 Today, to the shock of everyone around the globe — especially those in places that are not Britain or wherever Live Aid was being staged this time last year — 75-year-old King Charles III made a bombshell announcement: He’s revealed his top-secret family life at long last.

Not only was the King famous for his reserved public image and years of royal service, but he incited a frenzy in both media circles as well as with average citizens.

 

 

On a recent milestone birthday TV interview, King Charles made an unprecedented confession that shocked many.

For years, there has been speculation about his views on modernizing the monarchy and his personal opinions on various royal traditions.

The King’s admission was nothing short of explosive, as he openly discussed his perspectives on these issues with an honesty rarely seen from a reigning monarch.

“I’ve always been aware of the conversations surrounding my role and the future of the monarchy,” King Charles revealed. “And while I’ve been cautious about voicing my true thoughts publicly, it’s time to set the record straight.

I’ve always believed that the monarchy must evolve with the times, and it’s crucial for us to embrace change while respecting our traditions.”

This candid admission has sent ripples through royal circles and beyond. The world has been captivated by King Charles’s willingness to speak openly about subjects that have often been shrouded in secrecy.

His remarks challenge long-held notions about the rigidity of royal traditions and hint at a more progressive vision for the future.

Critics and supporters alike are weighing in on the King’s confession. Some hail it as a courageous step towards modernizing the monarchy, while others question the potential implications for royal protocols and public perception. Regardless of the reaction, King Charles’s admission has undeniably reignited discussions about the future of the British royal family and its role in the contemporary world.

As the world processes this shocking revelation, one thing is clear: King Charles’s admission has marked a pivotal moment in the history of the monarchy, setting the stage for an intriguing and potentially transformative era.

David Beckham has shut down the long-awaited Spice Girls reunion tour once and for all, saying it is ‘unfortunately not happening’.

The football boss, 49, cited Victoria’s beauty and fashion business as the reason for the tour not happening.

Mel B has teased multiple times this year that the Spice Girls will reunite for one last hurrah, the last of which was in April.

The last time all five women – Victoria, 50, Mel B, 49, Mel C, 50, Emma, 48, and Geri, 50 – performed together was at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

David, who graces the cover of the Emmy Extra Edition of VARIETY, said: ‘I know it’s what people want, but in all honesty, I think I was the most excited of anyone.’

Recalling Victoria’s 50th birthday, he said: ‘The fact that, obviously, we had all of the girls in one room.

‘All of the girls haven’t been on a stage together for over 15 years. So, to have them all there, to have them all up on stage, to have our youngest son playing guitar?’

David and Victoria share Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper Seven, who is turning 13 in July.

Brooklyn is married to billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Romeo is in an on-again, off-again relationship with Mia Regan.

In the interview, David shut down tour rumours firmly, saying: ‘Unfortunately, that’s not happening.

‘Victoria was so pleased to see the girls, and it was a massive part of her life, the girls, but obviously, all the girls have got their own things going on.

‘They will do certain things together at certain times. But Victoria’s full on with her beauty and fashion businesses. If anyone’s busier than me, it’s her.’

In the same VARIETY interview, David compared the brutal treatment his wife Victoria endured at his football games to the nasty comments Taylor Swift receives at Travis Kelce’s games.

Victoria previously revealed in her husband’s Beckham documentary she was left ‘hurt and embarrassed’ when she was taunted at husband David’s football games.

The fashion designer recalled the abuse she received as she spoke about dating the footballer after fans turned on him in the aftermath of the 1998 World Cup.

David was blamed for England’s defeat after lashing out at Diego Simeone, sparking a horrific campaign of hate and abuse from fans.

The star is the manager, president, and co-owner of Florida football club Inter Miami CF and is co-owner of Salford City.
The Spice Girls reunion tour may have been a dream for many fans, but unfortunately, David Beckham has confirmed that it is not happening. Despite Mel B teasing multiple times this year about a potential reunion, David cited Victoria’s busy schedule with her beauty and fashion businesses as the reason for the tour not coming to fruition. It seems that all five women – Victoria, Mel B, Mel C, Emma, and Geri – have their own individual projects keeping them occupied. The last time they all performed together was at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, a moment that David fondly remembers. As a father of four, David is proud to see his children growing up and making their mark in the world. Brooklyn is married to Nicola Peltz Beckham, while Romeo is navigating his own relationship with Mia Regan. Cruz and Harper are also finding their own paths, with Harper about to turn 13 in July. It seems that the Beckham family is always on the go, supporting each other in their endeavors.In a recent interview with VARIETY, David also addressed the challenges that Victoria faced when attending his football games. Similar to the criticism that Taylor Swift receives at Travis Kelce’s games, Victoria endured hurtful comments from fans. She even shared her feelings of embarrassment at the taunts she received during David’s matches. Despite the negativity, Victoria has continued to support David in his career as a manager, president, and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City.While the Spice Girls reunion may not be happening anytime soon, fans can still enjoy the memories of their past performances. It’s evident that each member of the group has moved on to pursue their own passions, whether in music, fashion, or family life. And who knows, perhaps one day they will come together for a special reunion that will thrill fans once again. Stay tuned for more updates!

David Beckham’s dream of Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami came true.

Last summer, Messi made the transition to Miami on a free transfer after illustrious stints with European giants Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Since his arrival, Messi has left an indelible mark on the league, scoring 23 goals in 27 matches and leading Miami to victory in the Leagues Cup.

During the SmartLess podcast, Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami revealed, “My vision from day one,

when I presented the team and tried to put the logo together and the colours, the last slide of the presentation to the creative guys was a picture of Messi in the Miami jersey.”

Beckham expressed his disbelief at having Messi on his team, “So my dream was always to bring him to our team.

I still can’t believe it (that he plays for us). Every time someone turns around to me and says you have Messi in your team, it is surreal. To say we have probably the greatest player to have ever played the game, the most successful player to ever play the game, and he’s playing in Miami in the MLS.”

Former English footballer David Beckham, 49, has a social circle like no other, as he and his wife Victoria Beckham, 50,

have forged friendships with countless other celebrities, athletes, politicians and more over the course of their careers.

But the Beckhams’ close bond with the British royal family is arguably their most famous connection.

Ever since they met in the late 1990s, David Beckham has shared a particularly close relationship with Princes William and Harry, as both royal men are huge soccer fans.

“It’s a very normal relationship, with Harry as well,” David told Esquire of their friendship in 2012.

“They’re very easy to get along with. They love their sport. William loves Aston Villa, unfortunately, which obviously I give him a bit of stick about.”

David and Victoria attended both William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011 as well as Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018, which is evidence of the bond they share.

Not only that, but Princess Catherine has also been spotted wearing clothing items from Victoria Beckham’s fashion line.

William and Harry aren’t the only royals that David is tight with, as their father King Charles III is also friendly with the footballer.

Most recently, The King’s Foundation announced that David has signed on as an ambassador for the charity founded by King Charles in 1990. The organisation was created with the purpose of creating communities where people, places and the planet can coexist.

Last month, David visited Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire where he met with the King, 75, who told him more about the charity.

“I’m excited to be working with The King’s Foundation and to have the opportunity to help raise awareness of the charity’s work,” David said in a statement.

“I’ve always been keen to help young people to expand their horizons and I’m particularly looking forward to supporting the Foundation’s education programs and its efforts to ensure young people have greater access to nature.

“Having developed a love for the countryside, I’m also on a personal mission to learn more about rural skills which is so central to the Foundation’s work.

“It was inspiring to hear from the King about the work of His Majesty’s Foundation during my recent visit to Highgrove Gardens — and compare beekeeping tips!” he added.

It’s been widely reported that the pair share a mutual love of and passion for beekeeping, with David even gifting His Majesty a jar of homemade honey as a coronation gift.

David’s close relationship with the British royal family extends even further than the King, with the 49-year-old a self-proclaimed royalist.

The former England captain met the late Queen Elizabeth II multiple times and he even lined up for 13 hours to view her coffin in Westminster Hall and pay his respects.

“We all want to be here together,” David told the BBC at the time.

“We all want to experience something where we celebrate the amazing life of our Queen.”

David said one of the reasons he wanted to pay tribute to the late Queen was that some of his biggest moments on the football field involved honouring Her Majesty.

“Every time that we stood there when we wore those Three Lion shirts and I had my armband and we sang God Save The Queen, that was something that meant so much to us. Every time that we did it, it was something special,” he said.

On Tuesday, VB shared the sweetest photo of the duo as they held hands and giggled.

The pair looked like two young lovebirds as Victoria flashed the hugest grin while looking phenomenal in a white power suit, while David, who was rocking a buzzcut at the time was very dapper in a blue suit.

The joyous behind-the-scenes image was taken at the premiere of their Netflix documentary last year, Beckham, and in her caption, Victoria simply shared: “Kiss @davidbeckham xx.”

Although Victoria isn’t known for her PDA, when it comes to her husband, she often shares intimate moments between the pair, including a kiss on the footballer’s 49th birthday.

“Happy birthday David,” she wrote, alongside a photo of herself kissing her beloved on the cheek during her own birthday celebrations.

“I love us getting really old together! You aren’t far behind me!!!! You are our everything!!!! The best daddy

and husband we all love u so so much xxxxx @davidbeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven.”

Speaking about why he pursued Victoria, David revealed: “I really just fancied her. I did. I just fancied her. I didn’t know what she was like as a person. I just actually fancied her like most people did at that time, and I didn’t know who I was marrying [or] who I was going to be with for the rest of my life.”

David soon fell for the person she was, as the football star added: “I didn’t realise what a strong woman she was, and that is what really attracted me to her more than anything.

“I like the fact that she looks after me sometimes, most of the time, and you know, we’ve created this life with four amazing children, which are the most important things in our life, so that’s why I chose Victoria… the way that she kind of runs the family.

“I like a strong woman, and I like the fact that she works hard. I like the fact that she’s a great mum.”

On Wednesday, May 29, the former soccer player, 49, shared several throwback snaps on his Instagram Stories to wish his older sister Lynne a happy 52nd birthday.

“Happy Birthday to my sis,” David wrote alongside a love heart emoji and a snap of the two when they were kids. “Sorry @lynnebeckhambriggs1972 couldn’t resist but I think you look good 😆.”

In the photo, a young David smiled as he sported a white shirt tucked into dark pants. The Inter-Miami co-owner’s sister also looked smart, keeping her top tucked into her skirt while wearing a short hairstyle.

David then shared another snap of himself and Lynne posing with who appeared to be their younger sister Joanne, 42, at a table.

“HAPPY Birthday,” a sticker across the photo read as the siblings crouched beside their younger sister sitting in a high chair.

The dad of four finished his birthday tribute with another throwback photo of the Beckham siblings standing in order of height and age with Joanne being placed in the front and Lynne standing at the back.

“happy birthday,” a sticker above Joanne’s head read. “@lynnebeckhambriggs1972 Hope you have an amazing day we love you,” David added.

The star has maintained a close relationship with his sisters — who he grew up with in East London — and often shares snaps of them on their birthdays.

In 2020, he celebrated Lynne’s 50th birthday by sharing two throwback photos with the caption, “Happy 50th Lynne hope you have an amazing day sis you deserve it 👵🏼 p.s sorry about the second pic 😂 @lynnebeckhambriggs1972 @sandra_beckham49 @jo_jo_beckham_ @tedbeckhamdavid sorry about the pic dad 😂.”

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Meanwhile, in 2017, David shared a photo of himself and Joanne dancing together for her birthday, writing, “To the most amazing person, sister and daughter anyone could want.”

While David shares Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12, with wife Victoria Beckham, he’s also an uncle to his sisters’ children.

Lynne is the mother of three children, Freddie, Georgina and Josh, while Joanne is mother to daughter Penny.