Football icon David Beckham has sparked fresh speculation about a rift within his family after sharing a nostalgic New Year's post that conspicuously omitted his eldest son, Brooklyn.
A Reflective Post With a Notable Omission
On the 31st of December 2025, the former England captain took to Instagram to look back on what he called a year "full of moments that I will never forget." The post celebrated personal milestones, including his 50th birthday and receiving a knighthood, as well as professional success with his MLS team. He expressed gratitude to his "incredible wife" Victoria and his "amazing children."
However, the accompanying series of photographs told a revealing story. While images featured his wife Victoria at Paris Fashion Week, and his children Romeo (22), Cruz (20), and Harper (13), there was a complete absence of any pictures including his 26-year-old son, Brooklyn Beckham. The post concluded with a quote from Sir Alex Ferguson: "Onto the next."
The Background of the Family Tension
This public snub follows weeks of reported turmoil within the famous family. According to sources, the trouble began when Victoria Beckham liked a social media post that was critical of Brooklyn's cooking, specifically a video of him roasting a chicken. This seemingly minor incident reportedly led to a significant escalation.
It is claimed that Brooklyn responded by blocking his entire family on Instagram before Christmas, unfollowing his parents in the process. His brother Cruz later addressed rumours that David and Victoria had unfollowed Brooklyn in retaliation, stating on social media: "NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son. They woke up blocked... as did I."
Fan Reaction and Ongoing Speculation
Followers of the Beckhams were quick to notice Brooklyn's absence from the heartfelt year-in-review. One commenter pointedly wrote, "Brooklyn is clearly out of the picture," while another supported David's action, stating, "Glad you didn't include Brooklyn in this series."
The situation highlights the very public nature of modern family disputes, even for one of the world's most photographed families. With Brooklyn now married to actress Nicola Peltz and building his own life in the United States, the reasons behind the rift remain private, but its effects are being played out in the full glare of the public eye. As 2026 begins, it remains unclear when, or if, the Beckham family will reconcile.
