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David Beckham can't go on anymore: Victoria Beckham wants to leave everything behind

The former footballer and his partner are going through one of the worst moments of their lives on a personal level

David Beckham is fed up with a complicated situation they are experiencing at the family level. He can't take what's happening anymore. To make matters worse, his wife, Victoria Beckham, wants to forget everything and not look back.

The designer, exhausted, seems to have decided to distance herself and not get involved in any more controversies with her son Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola. A young man who has been distant from his family for some time, to whom he sends harsh messages on social media in an indirect way.

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The Beckham family is in crisis | Instagram, @victoriabeckham

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, overwhelmed by the rift with their son Brooklyn

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have always tried to keep an image of a strong family, united, solid. However, that ideal seems to have shattered into a thousand pieces. The relationship with their eldest son, Brooklyn, is going through its worst moment.

The tension seems to have escalated after the young man's wedding to Nicola Peltz in 2022. The ceremony, which should have been a moment of unity, was actually a trigger. According to several sources, she not only refused to wear a design by Victoria, but also reportedly showed a dismissive attitude toward Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham's then-girlfriend.

Since then, Brooklyn's distance from the rest of the Beckham clan has only increased. Just a few days ago, he was in London, but he didn't even visit his parents or siblings. The wound, for David and Victoria, is deep.

The definitive breaking point came with the celebration of the former footballer's 50th birthday. The young couple didn't show up, and the gesture was interpreted as a direct snub to the family. What's striking is that, right after ignoring such an important moment for his father, he posted a message on social media dedicated to his wife.

The words were direct and devastating for his parents: "My whole world. I'll love you forever, I'll always choose you, baby. You're the most amazing person I know, you and me forever, baby."

Privately, this post was received as a clear declaration of loyalties. According to sources close to the magazine Heat, both David and Victoria Beckham interpreted the message as confirmation that, for their son, family is now just Nicola.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham can't take it anymore

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have been, according to those around them, deeply affected by this entire conflict. They've tried to mediate, talk, build bridges, but their attempts have been in vain.

Sources consulted by Heat explain that both are emotionally exhausted. The arguments, the public snubs, and the constant tension have led them to make a drastic decision: to distance themselves. They don't want any more controversies or to fuel a family war that seems endless.

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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have decided to halt their attempts at reconciliation with their son | Europa Press

Thus, the outlet has announced: "They're taking a step back and trying to understand the situation and come up with a new plan." It was also added: "They hope that not getting involved with the couple will give them a break. That, with time, the situation will calm down and they'll be able to solve things with Brooklyn."

The pain is twofold. First, because it's their son, and second, because they've done everything possible to restore the bond. But when every attempt ends in more distance and more resentment, there's no choice but to accept reality.

The story of the Beckhams has always been admired. Fame, success, family stability, an example of how to balance personal life and career, but like every family, they also have cracks. This time, the fracture has been too deep.