Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 15 hours ago
Cruz Beckham wins praise for sweet gesture to David after England defeat
Cruz Beckham asked his father if he was OK and shared a warm embrace after England were beaten by Argentina in the semi-final.
England suffered a heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, ending hopes of a first final in 60 years. After the final whistle, Cruz Beckham comforted his father, Sir David Beckham, with an embrace and words of support.
Anthony Gordon gave the team managed by Thomas Tuchel a second-half lead, but late strikes from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturned the advantage. The Beckham family, including Lady Victoria Beckham, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, watched from the stands.
Lip reader Jeremy Freeman observed Cruz asking, "You OK?" while the pair embraced after the final whistle. Earlier, Lady Victoria celebrated Gordon's opener with enthusiasm, countering online criticism regarding her previously subdued reactions to Jude Bellingham's goals.
This family gathering highlights the ongoing estrangement between the Beckhams and their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife, Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn has not appeared with his parents since alleging they were "trying endlessly to ruin my relationship" in January.
England now prepares to face France in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami. Sir David, who was famously sent off against Argentina in 1998, remains a regular spectator, balancing his support with ownership ties to Inter Miami.
In the semifinal match between Argentina and England, David and Victoria Beckham were present in the gallery accompanied by their children Romeo, Harper and Cruz. Brooklyn, for its part, was with his in-laws, as his wife Nicola unveiled on Instagram.