The Unveiling of David Beckham's Intriguing Life: Scandalous Affairs, Beekeeping, and the Infamous Red Card

David Beckham, a former England soccer captain, married to a Spice Girl and now the owner of Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, is globally renowned. With their rise to international stardom in the 1990s and 2000s, David and Victoria Beckham became symbols of popular culture, transcending the limitations of their celebrity status to become iconic figures of their time.

Victoria Beckham is not into football

Despite marrying one of the most recognizable figures in the world of sports, Victoria Beckham reveals in the documentary that she has no interest in football and never will, even though her marriage to "Posh and Becks" has cemented their fame and united the realms of soccer, pop culture, music, and eventually fashion.

Both of them reminisce about their initial encounter and the early stages of their blossoming romance, taking place in car parks as they exchanged affectionate kisses inside their vehicles, trying to maintain its confidentiality. Victoria humorously asserts, "It's not as scandalous as it may seem."

Following their joint attendance at a Manchester United game alongside her Spice Girls bandmate Mel C, she discreetly handed her contact details to her soon-to-be spouse, cleverly written on a plane ticket.

Victoria and David Beckham address affair allegations

However, the idyllic image of their harmonious union shattered in April 2004 when the once thriving British publication "News of the World" exposed unsettling claims suggesting that Beckham had engaged in an extramarital affair subsequent to his move to Real Madrid.

While not directly addressing the allegations in the documentary, the couple discusses the profound impact it had on their marriage, as well as the influence of media coverage.

David and Victoria Beckham pictured in April 2004.

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Beckham expressed, with some difficulty, "In all honesty, I do not know how we managed to overcome it. Victoria means everything to me. Witnessing her pain was incredibly challenging... but what we shared was worth fighting for."

Victoria, on her part, describes it as the most challenging phase in their marriage, stating, "It felt like the entire world was against us... and we were at odds with each other."

Beckhams depression after 1998 World Cup red card

Despite all the unforgettable moments Beckham experienced on the football pitch, there was one particular incident that jeopardized his career: receiving a red card for fouling Diego Simeone in England's round of 16 clash against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.

England lost the match on penalties, resulting in their elimination from the World Cup, which led to a deluge of abusive comments directed at Beckham. Victoria described it as a form of "public bullying" that deeply affected her husband, causing him to experience clinical depression and emotional devastation.

Beckham's associate and entrepreneurial ally, David Gardner, recollected individuals spitting on Beckham and recklessly intruding into his personal space while he strolled along the streets. Furthermore, he shared incidents of individuals forcefully rapping on their car windows at traffic lights.

Beckham was red carded in England's round of 16 match at the 1998 World Cup.

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During that period, Beckham stated that the mistreatment made him experience a profound sense of vulnerability and isolation. Reflecting on his ordeal, he also expressed difficulty in discussing the severity of his experience, as he felt that the entire nation held animosity towards him. Furthermore, he mentioned that even after a quarter of a century, he continues to criticize himself for the red card incident.

David Beckham enjoys beekeeping

After retiring from football, Beckham has become a co-owner of Inter Miami and found some other ways to occupy his time too, including beekeeping and cooking.

He starts the series by engaging in beekeeping, collecting honey from a hive of bees that pours into a vintage jam jar. Beckham playfully suggests naming it "Golden Bees," referencing his former nickname "Golden Balls," while he humorously reveals that his wife prefers the name "DB Sticky Stuff." As he converses with documentary director Fisher Stevens, he also mentions his fondness for Lego as a hobby.

Wrapping up the four-part documentary, Beckham and his family can be seen cooking together in a sunroom, a space where he enjoys leisurely activities on Saturdays. He spends the day grilling and watching football on his iPad, creating a perfect ending to the series.

The pop star photoshoot as Victoria gave birth

At times, Beckham's professional obligations have had an influence on significant moments in his family life. An instance of this is when he found himself in the challenging position of informing his wife that their third son's, Cruz, birth would coincide with his scheduled photoshoot alongside pop superstars Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez.

"I couldn't believe it... seriously, I was on the verge of bursting. I was confined to bed rest. Are you kidding me?" Victoria exclaims in the documentary, reminiscing about the events 18 years later. "You had a damn photoshoot with Jennifer Lopez, who is stunning and definitely not expecting a baby. Meanwhile, I had to undergo a C-section and I vividly remember lying there, feeling far from my most attractive, to put it mildly."

The Beckhams pictured with their four children.

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The newspapers' front pages featured a photograph of Beckham standing alongside Beyoncé and Lopez, accompanied by the headline "What would Posh say?" Victoria recalls this and shares, in the documentary, that Posh was indeed displeased.