Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of football icon David Beckham, has issued a sharp online retort to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Al Nassr striker declared himself physically superior to the retired England captain.
The 'Perfecto' Claim That Sparked a Reaction
The public spat began during Ronaldo's recent interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored. When the conversation turned to who was better looking between himself and David Beckham, the 40-year-old Portuguese forward was characteristically self-assured. 'His face is beautiful, yeah, handsome face,' Ronaldo conceded. 'The rest is normal, like it's normal. I'm not normal. I'm perfecto.'
Ronaldo elaborated on his reasoning, stating that for him, good looks are about 'the whole package'. He painted a vivid picture for Morgan, asking the host to imagine them both in red speedos on the Copacabana beach, confidently asserting he would still be the centre of attention. 'Me, 100 percent,' he boasted.
Cruz Beckham's Pictorial Retort on Instagram
Not taking the comments lying down, 20-year-old Cruz Beckham took to his Instagram on Monday to offer a visual rebuttal. He posted a clever side-by-side comparison that spoke volumes. The post featured a photo of a teenage Ronaldo from 2003, when the 18-year-old had just signed for Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon, his appearance notably less polished. Alongside it, Cruz placed a flattering image of his father, David Beckham, from a similar age in his early twenties.
While Cruz didn't add a lengthy caption, the pointed image selection was a clear response to Ronaldo's claims of physical perfection, subtly suggesting his father's style has aged more gracefully.
Beyond the Banter: Cruz's Music Career and Other Controversies
This isn't the only time Cruz Beckham has found himself addressing critics recently. As he forges his own path in the music industry, he has also had to push back against accusations of plagiarism. Following the release of his double A-side single, Optics and Lick The Toad, some social media users claimed his sound was too similar to legendary bands like The Beatles and Oasis.
Responding to screenshots of these comments on Instagram, the young musician wrote defiantly, 'Yeah u mean like... writing a song. Some people hurt my brain. Jealousy ignites delusion. Bl**dy hell.' His foray into music, which includes performing live shows across London with his band, is proving to be as eventful as his family's famous football legacy.
Despite the on-air jesting, Ronaldo did offer a more charitable opinion of the elder Beckham during his interview, admitting, 'He's looking good... I like him, he is a guy who speaks good, I like him.' The exchange highlights the enduring, and often playful, comparisons between two of football's most iconic figures, a debate now joined by the next generation.
