David Beckham publicly expressed his deep affection for his children and the importance of fatherhood on Sunday, coinciding with Father’s Day celebrations. The former footballer took to social media to share a series of heartfelt photos and a touching message about his role as a dad.

A Father’s Day Tribute

In a post that highlighted his four children, including his eldest son Brooklyn, Beckham shared throwback images and a caption stating, “Being a dad is my most important job… I love you all & thank you mummy @victoriabeckham for giving me our beautiful family.” He extended Father’s Day wishes to dads worldwide.

The collection of images featured moments from Brooklyn’s childhood, including solo shots of the father and son smiling together, and group photos with brothers Romeo and Cruz. A poignant family photograph from a 2019 London Fashion Week event, showing David with all four children supporting Victoria, concluded the carousel.

Family Dynamics and Public Statements

The tributes come at a time of notable public distance between David and Victoria Beckham and their son Brooklyn. Brooklyn was notably absent from his father’s recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on June 12, an event attended by his mother and three siblings. This absence occurred amidst ongoing reports of estrangement between Brooklyn and his family.

Following the ceremony, Brooklyn appeared in an advert for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which some observers interpreted as a veiled reference to family discord. In the advertisement, he stated, “You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home. It’s a long story.” The clip concluded with a cryptic on-screen message: “It’s complicated. More soon.” Earlier this year, Brooklyn made a public statement on social media suggesting he felt controlled by his parents and did not wish to reconcile.

Father’s Day Tributes from the Family

Victoria Beckham also shared a Father’s Day message for her husband, posting a family vacation photo that included David with three of their sons. She captioned the image, “David you truly are the best daddy. Your greatest achievement has always been our beautiful children and we love you so much. Happy Father’s Day.”

Brother Romeo offered his own tribute, calling his dad “the best there is.” Cruz shared a throwback photo of himself and David with fish, writing, “Happy Father’s Day dad x I love you.” While their youngest daughter, Harper, has an Instagram account, it is set to private.