Sir David Beckham has shared a look back at a major family decision, as he revealed how his wife, Victoria, struggled to hide her emotions
Former Manchester United star Sir David Beckham has lifted the lid on a major life decision, admitting that it led his wife, Victoria, to “burst out crying”.
Over the years, Sir David has cemented his position as one of the biggest footballing talents the country has ever produced, but he has now revealed how Victoria wasn’t best pleased after he made a major move following the end of his playing career.
Looking back to when he first broke the news to Victoria that he was planning to restore derelict barns into a new family home, he told Country Life magazine: “To begin with, Victoria wasn’t over the moon about it, as we’d only just done up our house in Holland Park, so how I feel about the countryside started earlier than it did with my family”.
However, as plans went ahead to convert the dilapidated Oxfordshire barns, the former England international recalled the desperate rush to put the finishing touches on their new home before his wife and kids saw it for the first time: “I can still remember the morning when Victoria and the children were all due to arrive to see the refurbished barns for the first time. It was still a complete mess”.
And, despite Victoria’s initial concerns about moving into the new property, he revealed how Victoria broke down in tears, as she finally stepped foot in the property: “Then I waited at the front door with a glass of wine for Victoria to arrive. And, the moment she walked in, she burst out crying because she couldn’t believe how perfect it was”.
Besides his newly renovated Oxfordshire barns, Sir David and Victoria have also raised their family of six at their stunning Grade II-listed Holland Park mansion, a property in Miami, as well as a penthouse in Miami’s One Thousand Museum building.
Away from sharing an insight into his family life, David is best known for his playing days where he managed to stack up over 250 appearances for Manchester United, as well as going on to play for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
He also totted up an impressive 117 caps at international level, as well as scoring 17 goals.
However, after hanging up his boots in 2013, he has shown little-sign of slowing down. In the decade since his retirement, he has worked with countless brands.
The likes of Adidas, Hugo Boss and Stella Artois have featured the 50-year-old in their campaigns, meanwhile he still keeps a keen interest in football, with him co-owning Salford City Football Club and Inter Miami in the US.
His other accomplishments include receiving the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos for his work as an ambassador for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund).
Source: Mirror
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