David and Victoria Beckham have finally spoken out about the long-running rumors about David’s alleged affair with Rebecca Loos in 2004. In a four-part Netflix documentary titled “Beckham,” the celebrity couple opens up about the alleged infidelity that rocked their marriage.
During David Beckham’s time at Real Madrid, rumors of an affair with Rebecca Loos, a former personal assistant, circulated.
In tearful interviews for the documentary’s final episode, “What Makes David Run,” the couple discussed how the intense scrutiny affected them and their family. The Beckhams married in 1999 and have four children together.
Victoria Beckham has opened up for the first time about her husband’s alleged affair with his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos and calls this period of her life “a nightmare” https://t.co/qN3pQel9Wc
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Beckham admitted that the speculation made him feel “physically sick” at that time. The couple’s marriage had been under intense scrutiny since David’s controversial move from Manchester United to Real Madrid for $30 million in 2003.
Rebecca Loos’ claims of a three-month affair with David Beckham in the now-defunct newspaper News of the World exacerbated the situation. Although David dismissed her allegations as “ludicrous” at the time, the scandal had a long-term impact on their marriage.
Beckham stated, “It was the first time that me and Victoria had been put under that kind of pressure in our marriage,”
“Every time we woke up, we felt there was something else. And you know we felt, I think we both felt at the time that we were not losing each other but drowning,” added the former Manchester United player.
Victoria Beckham reveals that David Beckhams affair with Rebecca Loos in 2003 ‘was the hardest period of her life’ 💔 pic.twitter.com/mcOTnnD7bJ
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As per Victoria Beckham, that period was the “hardest” time in their marriage and revealed that it felt like the world was against them and that they were even pitted against each other. While they had always faced challenges together, their relocation to Spain strained their bond.
David Beckham reflects on the 1998 World Cup ‘mistake’
In the episode of the captivating Netflix docuseries titled “Beckham,” the renowned soccer icon opens up about his desire to erase certain memories from the 1998 World Cup. This particular tournament left a mark on his career. Beckham candidly refers to his actions during that time, as a “mistake” that significantly influenced the trajectory of his life.
David Beckham’s regrettable error during the 1998 World Cup took place in a match against Argentina. It involved him receiving a card for kicking Argentinas captain, Diego Simeone after being pushed to the ground. This pivotal incident ultimately led to the defeat of England in that match. Its consequences were immediate and severe.
Diego Simeone and David Beckham clash at France ’98. pic.twitter.com/F7xymJXWY2
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The aftermath of this incident in the 1998 World Cup brought forth a wave of backlash from both fans and media outlets. Enraged supporters expressed their anger in ways with one fan hurling a television through a third-floor window.
Tabloid headlines and pundits alike were mercilessly labeling Beckham’s performance as ‘immature’ ‘petulant’ and ‘unwise,’ as depicted in this thought-provoking documentary.
Beckham vividly illustrates how profoundly the public’s response affected him during that time. Wherever he went he experienced mistreatment from people, around him. He endured abuse, spitting incidents, hurtful remarks, and disdainful looks. During this time he had a sense that the entire nation viewed him with disdain.