David Beckham Opens Up About His Father in Rare Interview — What He Said Left Millions of Fans in Tears
In a rare and emotional interview, football icon David Beckham opened up about his relationship with his father, Ted Beckham — and what he revealed left fans around the world in tears.
Fighting back emotion, David shared how his father’s tough love shaped him, not just as a footballer, but as a man. “He wasn’t the kind of dad who said ‘I love you’ easily,” David admitted. “But he showed it every single day — in how hard he worked, how much he pushed me, and how proud he was, even when he didn’t say it.”
The most heart-shattering moment came when David revealed his one regret:
“I wish I had told him ‘thank you’ properly… before it was too late.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments, calling the clip “gut-wrenching”, “raw and real”, and “a reminder to appreciate your parents while you can.” The video has since gone viral, with viewers around the world praising Beckham for his honesty and vulnerability.
As one fan wrote:
“He made us cry not because he’s a celebrity — but because he’s a son.”
