“Worst Crisis They Have Ever Faced”: David Beckham Publicly Teases Son Amid Ongoing Family Rift

Jason Sargent Monday, January 26, 2026

- - “Worst Crisis They Have Ever Faced”: David Beckham Publicly Teases Son Amid Ongoing Family Rift

Binitha JacobJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:32 PM

David Beckham took his family banter online and made a playful swipe at his son Romeo.

The Beckham family is currently going through a “crisis,” with parents David and Victoria Beckham being “deeply embarrassed” by their son Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive statements last week.

Against the backdrop of a family rift, David poked fun at his 23-year-old son Romeo on social media over the weekend.

David Beckham took his family banter online and made a playful swipe at his son Romeo

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David Beckham and Romeo had a father-son moment after Manchester United clinched a 3–2 victory over Arsenal in a thrilling Premier League match.

As fans took to social media to celebrate Manchester United’s win, David also took a moment to join the celebration.

The soccer legend was only 17 when he first stepped onto the field in a Manchester United jersey for his debut in the League Cup in 1992. He went on to win six Premier League titles with United.

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Following the Manchester United vs. Arsenal game, David shared an Instagram Story of himself from his glory days and asked: “You ok Romeo?”

“As the boss [Sir Alex Ferguson] would say, ‘squeaky b*m time,’” the sports icon added. “That gap is getting smaller.”

While the father has been a longtime United supporter, his son Romeo has made his allegiance to Arsenal known on past occasions.

The father-son moment took place online after Manchester United’s victory over Arsenal

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In his response, Romeo shared his own Instagram Story with a picture of the Premier League table, showing Arsenal’s position 12 points clear of Manchester United.

“Don’t get too gassed. Mind the gap,” the 23-year-old son clapped back.

The father-son banter came days after David’s oldest son Brooklyn made explosive comments online, saying he does not want to “reconcile” with his family.

“I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life,” he said in a series of Instagram Stories.

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The 26-year-old son, married to Nicola Peltz, claimed his family was always more concerned about “Brand Beckham” than they were of his personal wellbeing.

“My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else,” Brooklyn claimed in his statement. “Brand Beckham comes first.”

“Family ‘love’ is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp, even if it’s at the expense of our professional obligations,” he added.

Insiders described this as the “worst crisis” that the Beckham family has ever faced

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Sources said David and Victoria were devastated after their first-born son shared the scathing message last week for the world to see.

“This is a crisis for the family – a bomb at the very heart of the family and the worst crisis they have ever faced,” a friend of the family told HELLO! in a report published on January 26.

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Another friend said the parents are “distraught” and wish the matter could have been resolved “privately.”

“Brooklyn has opened up a whole Pandora’s Box,” the friend told the outlet. “This has only just begun. For now, they intend to maintain a dignified silence on any specifics, but it’s heartbreaking for everyone involved.”

David and Victoria are “deeply embarrassed” and would have preferred to resolve the matter “privately,” sources claimed

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One insider said the public will have to wait and see how the family will “change the [current] narrative” around Brand Beckham and how they will “distract” fans from the “family drama.”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if the fans’ much-longed-for Spice Girls reunion happened – if Victoria announces she’s going to go on tour with the Spice Girls, just to change the story,” the insider said.

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“It’ll be fascinating to see what they do next. I doubt there will be a statement; they won’t want to get their hands dirty. But they are devastated and Victoria is furious,” they added.

Even though they are “deeply embarrassed,” the family will likely remain silent and avoid the risk of making matters worse with a public statement, sources claimed.