Cover David Beckham may be the one of the world’s most successful football players but at home, he’s very much a hands-on Dad
David Beckham may be the one of the world’s most successful football players but at home, he’s very much a hands-on Dad
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World-renowned footballer David Beckham is not just a cultural icon and fashion gamechanger, he's also the poster boy for modern fatherhood
“Being present with your child, that’s the greatest gift that you can give to any child, your attention,” David Beckham once said in an #EarlyMomentsMatter campaign for Unicef, of which he has been a goodwill ambassador since 2005. It’s no secret that he often honours his children–Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper–calling them his “biggest success and biggest love”.
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The Beckhams are one of the world’s sweetest families, known for their close bonds and affectionate relationships, and Beckham has never shied away from showing off his love for his children. He’s often seen goofing around with his sons at sporting events, snuggling up to his daughter Harper or holding her hand when they walk out in public, or suiting up in matching outfits with Brooklyn for the red carpet. Indeed, his greatest achievement will always be his four children.
Here, we look at 10 of his most “Aww”-inducing Dad moments.
1. Suiting up with Brooklyn
Above Brooklyn and David at The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
Brooklyn and David at The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
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2. Sharing a snack with Harper
Above David and Harper during the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France.
David and Harper during the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France.
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3. Reacting to an inside joke with Romeo
Above Romeo and David at the Uefa Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Romeo and David at the Uefa Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
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4. Boys’ day out
Above David and his sons during the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
David and his sons during the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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5. Hand in hand with Harper
Above Cruz, Harper, and David leaving their hotel during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
Cruz, Harper, and David leaving their hotel during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
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6. At the game with Cruz
Above David and Cruz during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 third place match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
David and Cruz during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 third place match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
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7. Bring your sons to work day
Above David celebrates with his sons after a 2007 La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.
David celebrates with his sons after a 2007 La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.
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8. A tender moment with Harper
Above Romeo, Harper, and David at the 2015 Burberry "London in Los Angeles" event at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California.
Romeo, Harper, and David at the 2015 Burberry "London in Los Angeles" event at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California.
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9. Goofing around with Romeo
Above Romeo and David at a 2014 hockey game between the Anahiem Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Romeo and David at a 2014 hockey game between the Anahiem Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
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10. Tag team-ing with Brooklyn
Above David with Brooklyn during the 2015 David Beckham Match for Children in aid of Unicef at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
David with Brooklyn during the 2015 David Beckham Match for Children in aid of Unicef at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
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