David Beckham Celebrates His Birthday Early — Photos Spark Online Discussion

The former football pro's early birthday bash turned heads in Miami and online. The photos charmed many — but one detail in the post raised questions.

David Beckham shared photos on April 1, 2025, from a 50th birthday celebration with family and friends in Miami. While many praised the gathering for its warmth and style, one missing detail quickly drew attention online.

The retired athlete posted a series of images on Instagram featuring his wife, Victoria, and three of their four children: Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

In the caption, he wrote, "So I thought I'd start celebrating slightly early , such a special night in Miami 🩷 So lucky to have amazing friends and family to start the 50th celebrations with 🩷 Love you @victoriabeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven 🩷."

Victoria also marked the occasion with her own Instagram post, sharing a similar message alongside photos from the celebration. "What a way to begin the first of many birthday celebrations for @davidbeckham, surrounded by friends and family x Kisses from Miami! 🇺🇸," Victoria shared.

Her post included several family photos, with appearances by their children as well as Cruz's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, and Romeo's girlfriend, Kim Turnbull.

Beyond the family portraits, David also shared photos with several well-known guests from the sports world. Among them were Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets.

Additional images showed David posing with Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, and business executive Jamie Salter, underscoring the star power present at the celebration.

While many admired David's star-studded event, others questioned why Brooklyn, the couple's eldest son, was neither pictured nor mentioned. One person asked, "His oldest son didn't attend?" Another commented, "Where is Brooklyn? And you didn't mention his name in the hashtags below, strange… 🤨🤔"

A third remarked, "no Brooklyn 👀. [sic]" Someone else noted that his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, wasn't present either.

One commenter appeared confused about who was beside David, questioning whether it was his wife, Victoria, and adding, "Did she have cosmetic surgery?" Attention briefly turned to David's appearance, with one remark suggesting he should avoid face fillers and that he looked good without them.

Still, not all reactions were critical. Some praised David's post, "Spectacular Family Photograph !! [sic]" while another remarked on Harper's presence, "Daughter is the most beautiful." Amid the mixed commentary, a supporter highlighted David's joyful expression and offered birthday wishes.

In response to online curiosity, the Daily Mail reported that Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola, were unable to attend David's birthday celebration due to work commitments in Los Angeles.

As the celebrations made headlines, so did a familiar name from the past. David's former assistant has recently spoken out again about their alleged affair.

Two decades have passed since Rebecca Loos claimed she had a "torrid affair" with the football star despite him being married to Victoria. In an interview with "60 Minutes Australia," uploaded to YouTube on March 30, she explains why she felt compelled to share her side of the story.

Rebecca first made headlines in 2004 when she publicly alleged the affair, claiming she had no choice but to out herself as the "other woman." At the time, David dismissed the claims, calling them "ludicrous." The denial, Rebecca says, made her feel like she was being called a liar.

Although the anger had gradually given way to resignation, David made what she called "an own goal" by indirectly referencing that time in his life on camera. She said his decision to bring up the ordeal once more gave her a chance to strike back.

In 2003, Rebecca worked as David's personal assistant following his move to Spain to play for Real Madrid. She now says that was a decision she would rethink if given the chance. According to her, their connection was undeniable.

"The chemistry between David and I was so strong that everyone was aware," she said. "People weren't happy, obviously, because I was being very unprofessional — and he's a married man." Rebecca explained how she found David irresistible as he was charming and attentive.

"Just look in his eyes and the way he looks at you, and it's quite hard not to. He's got a certain charismatic power about him," she said. "He's very good-looking and I think he can easily get what he wants and he knows it."

She said his attention toward her changed when David's wife wasn't around, recalling the first time he made a move. According to Rebecca, David invited her to his hotel room after a night at a nightclub. Though hesitant, she eventually agreed.

The next morning, she remembered waking up and taking a shower in a bathroom she believed David's wife used. "It didn't feel very right," she said, "but at the same time, I had this big smile on my face." She returned home, where her mother suspected something had happened and cautioned her to be careful.

Despite knowing it was wrong, Rebecca admitted, "It was wrong but at the same time I was, you know, hooked." Although time has blurred some details, Rebecca says she has kept text messages from David. "They are pretty intimate — we had a pretty intimate relationship," she explained.

At the time, she was infatuated with him, but that changed when she saw him flirting with other women, including at Ronaldo's birthday party. That was when she realized she had been "massively played." Her private relationship with David turned into an international media storm after photos of them together were leaked.

A call from News of the World alerted her that the images would make the front page. Rebecca panicked and tried to contact David's mother for guidance. As the press took hold of the story, the coverage became relentless.

Rebecca found herself in a media circus, while Beckham maintained his silence. Visits to see David before his matches started to feel transactional. "It left me feeling cheap and used," she stated, though she acknowledged that feelings for him still lingered at the time.

When asked why she chose to go public, Rebecca said she wanted to take control of the narrative and make David feel the same pain she experienced. His continued denial drove her to speak out repeatedly.

David revisited the affair allegations in his Netflix series, referencing the strain it put on his marriage. The documentary's release reignited criticism toward Rebecca, but she challenged the double standard in how the public treated her versus David.

"There were loads of horrible stories. There were horrible stories about me. There were horrible stories about his wife, Victoria. There were never horrible stories about him," she said. "He was 'Golden Balls.' He was 'the man.' Pat him on the back. 'Good for you.' Nothing changed in his life, but it was all Victoria's fault. My fault. All the blame was on us."

Rebecca said she felt guilt for how her actions affected David's wife and children. "Yes, I did. Of course, I did. I think we just live in a very unfair world," she stated. Reflecting on the personal toll the scandal took, Rebecca shared that she struggled with loneliness and emotional pain.

"It was hard, and when I was down, I was very, very down and very lonely," she recalled. At the time, she explained, people weren't as open about mental health. "You didn't feel you could just say to someone, 'Hey, I need to talk.' It was something you battled with," she added.

She said the emotional strain had lasting effects. "I went up against England's favorite son," she said. "It was a harsh environment to go up against."

When asked if her strength helped her through, she responded, "Some of it seeped through and got to me. And that… that has taken time to recover from."