The ongoing and highly publicised feud within the Beckham family has taken a new turn, with fresh revelations from Brooklyn Beckham's former football coach and claims that his parents are left 'distraught' by his actions. The 26-year-old's explosive social media posts, in which he declared he has no intention of reconciling with his famous family, continue to reverberate through showbiz circles.
Former Coach's 'Crackers' Insight into Brooklyn's Youth
Anthony McCool, who coached a young Brooklyn Beckham during his time at Queens Park Rangers, has shared poignant memories that highlight the surreal nature of the star's upbringing. McCool admitted to having fears for Brooklyn during his training, noting a concerning emotional flatness. "He would worry me. We never saw any kind of massively high emotion or massively low [emotion]," McCool revealed in a recent documentary.
One particularly telling anecdote involved a simple forgotten drink. "This was then leapt on by this guy near us. He said, 'Is there a problem?' This guy had someone shoot off and before we knew it, he was back and burst into the dressing room like Jason Bourne with an earpiece in, with a crate of Lucozade," McCool recounted. He described the scene as "crackers" and expressed sadness, believing Brooklyn might have felt mocked by the over-the-top reaction.
Family Left 'Distraught' by Social Media Outburst
According to journalist Katie Hind, David and Victoria Beckham have been left utterly "distraught" by their son's public accusations. The situation has reportedly deteriorated to the point where the parents, having been blocked by Brooklyn on social media, must rely on second-hand sources to see his posts. This follows Brooklyn's issuance of a cease and desist letter last summer, demanding they stop tagging him in posts—a request they allegedly continued to ignore.
Shocking Claims from a Former Girlfriend
Adding another layer to the saga, Brooklyn's rumoured ex-girlfriend, Afton McKeith, has made startling claims about his teenage years. She suggested that during their school days, someone close to Brooklyn would orchestrate staged paparazzi shots, deliberately following the teen to control his public image. "I could see that he would get visibly distressed and anxious," McKeith stated, painting a picture of a young man uncomfortable with the magnified attention.
While not explicitly naming David and Victoria, McKeith implied they could have been responsible, describing Brooklyn's experience as one where people would "flock" to him, making him deeply uneasy.
Body Language and Broader Commentary
The family drama has also drawn analysis from other quarters. A body language expert reviewing footage from the Beckhams' Netflix documentary premiere noted that Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz, appeared to be "desperately trying to fake a smile," with a mismatch between her eyes and mouth indicating significant discomfort.
Furthermore, commentator Perez Hilton suggested that blaming Victoria Beckham has become "an easy scapegoat" in the family narrative, while also claiming that Nicola Peltz "craves" the attention that comes with the Beckham name.
Brooklyn's Unwavering Stance
In his original social media outburst, Brooklyn Beckham was unequivocal about his position. He accused his parents of controlling press narratives for his entire life, citing "performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships" as fixtures of his upbringing. "I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life," he declared, adding that cutting contact has nearly ended his years of anxiety.
The revelations from his former coach and ex-girlfriend provide a troubling backdrop to this very public family rift, suggesting long-standing issues that have now erupted into a full-blown celebrity feud.
