David Beckham remains a steadfast supporter of his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, amidst a growing divide within the family. The former footballer, now 50, has shared a series of Instagram posts showcasing football boots from his illustrious career, several of which featured the names of his sons—Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20—emblazoned on the design.
These posts come amidst reports that Brooklyn has removed or altered tattoos dedicated to his family. Most recently, he appears to have modified a tattoo on his right arm that previously featured an anchor with the word “DAD” and the phrase “Love you Bust.” The design now reportedly shows altered imagery with the wording removed. A source told The Sun that Brooklyn underwent laser treatment, saying, “He wanted it gone,” and that keeping the tribute no longer felt genuine.
Brooklyn is also believed to have covered up a chest tattoo that once read “mama’s boy,” referencing his mother, Victoria Beckham. The aspiring chef also previously had the names of his siblings, including Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, tattooed across his fingers, which have since been replaced with a black-and-white cloudy design that now covers his hand and fingers. Tattoos honoring his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, 31, remain intact.
Despite these developments, David continues to publicly reference his son. In addition to the boot archive, he has shared images of his own “Buster” tattoo, a long-standing tribute to Brooklyn, and older memorabilia linking all three of his sons to his football career.
These social media posts follow Brooklyn’s public statement last month in which he said he does not intend to reconcile with his parents. In a message shared on Instagram Stories, he accused David and Victoria Beckham of spreading “countless lies” and attempting to undermine his marriage to wife Nicola. Brooklyn also alleged that Victoria interfered with his 2022 wedding, claiming she canceled Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute and behaved inappropriately with him during the reception.
Brooklyn is now focused on his life in the United States with Nicola, with reports suggesting the couple is considering adoption.
