David Beckham offered no comment on Tuesday after his son Brooklyn Beckham accused him and wife Victoria Beckham of trying to “endlessly ruin” his marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham.
At a Glance
- David Beckham appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos one day after Brooklyn’s Instagram attack
- Brooklyn accused his parents of sabotaging his relationship and spreading “countless lies”
- The posts detailed alleged interference at their 2022 wedding and David’s 50th birthday
- Why it matters: The public feud marks a dramatic breakdown in the famous family’s carefully managed image
The former soccer star attended the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2026 – his first public appearance since Brooklyn’s explosive social media posts the previous day.
During the event themed “A Spirit of Dialogue,” David posed for photographers and spoke in a podcast booth. When approached by Sky News, he smiled but declined to answer questions about the family drama.
A reporter asked: “David, do you have a message for Brooklyn this morning?” followed by “David, are you disappointed family business is being aired in public?” David continued walking without responding.
Brooklyn’s Instagram Attack
On January 19, Brooklyn broke his silence with a series of Instagram Stories detailing years of alleged family conflict. The 26-year-old claimed he had “made every attempt to keep these matters private” but felt forced to speak out.
“Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed,” Brooklyn wrote.
He declared: “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Wedding Day Allegations
Brooklyn detailed specific incidents he claims damaged his relationship with his parents. At his April 2022 wedding to Nicola in Palm Beach, he alleged his mother hijacked their first dance.
“My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song,” Brooklyn wrote. “In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead.”
He described the dance as “very inappropriate” and said he felt “uncomfortable” and “humiliated.”
The couple later renewed their vows in August 2025 to create “new memories” of their wedding day.
Family Strain Details
Brooklyn claimed his family “values public promotion and endorsements above all else,” stating that “Brand Beckham comes first.” He alleged that family “love” is determined by social media activity and willingness to appear in family photos.
The posts referenced months of speculation about the Beckham family rift, including reports of blocked social media accounts and the Peltz Beckhams’ absence from family events.
According to sources who spoke to News Of Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Nicola “never wanted any of this.” The source said they “just wanted to quietly live their lives and be married but after reading enough of the relentless inaccuracies about Nicola, a family member had had enough.”
Previous Reconciliation Hopes
Despite the current conflict, past reports suggested the relationship might heal. A source told News Of Los Angeles in May that the relationship was “definitely not beyond repair,” adding that David and Victoria “love and are always there for [Brooklyn].”
The same source noted the parents felt “hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life.”
Other sources indicated David and Victoria had “repeatedly asked Brooklyn and Nicola to meet and talk in order to move forward.” One described David’s children as “his everything.”
David and Victoria Beckham’s representative did not respond to News Of Los Angeles‘s request for comment on January 19.
Key Takeaways
- David Beckham maintained public silence during his first appearance since Brooklyn’s accusations
- Brooklyn’s detailed posts mark a significant escalation in the family’s public conflict
- The allegations span multiple years and include specific incidents at major family events
- Sources suggest previous attempts at reconciliation have failed
- The public nature of the dispute represents a departure from the Beckham family’s typically controlled public image
