While England's historic World Cup campaign was dominating headlines, David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham were caught up in an unexpected viral moment. Victoria was slammed online for her response after England's quarter-final win, but the former England captain was quick to come to the defence of the Spice Girls icon.
The exchange was picked up by social media, and Beckham was quick to state that he had no problem with his wife's celebration of one of England's biggest moments of the tournament.
Why Did David Beckham Defend Victoria?
The criticism came from a video that went viral of Victoria looking relatively subdued as England scored a vital goal in the World Cup. Some fans wondered why she didn't react as much as other fans, as she didn't seem as emotionally attached to the match as other fans.
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The criticism was swiftly brushed aside by David Beckham. Sharing the viral clip on Instagram, he jokingly wrote, "My wife always celebrates… maybe not quite as much as me 😂."
His light-hearted reply endeared him to fans, who were impressed by his courage in standing up for Victoria and reminded everyone that fans have different ways of expressing their feelings.
Victoria later spoke about the viral moment herself, saying the short clip didn't tell the whole story. She said she had been cheering all day and that a few seconds of video were not a true representation of her England support.
Who Do David Beckham and Victoria Support in England vs. Argentina?
Even though David Beckham has been a close friend of Lionel Messi's at Inter Miami CF, there has never been any doubt about where his loyalties lie when England takes the field.
Victoria Beckham has also been a long-time England fan, attending big international games with David since his playing days. The pair was seen enjoying England's success in the World Cup, a tradition that has been going on for over 20 years.
While Beckham's admiration for Messi is clear in their relationship at Inter Miami, the England legend has never been shy about his desire to see his country do well on the grandest stage.
