Football legend undergoes operation to remove screw embedded in wrist from 2003 England match as wife Victoria shares bedside support – while eldest son maintains social media silence on dad but posts for ‘nanny’
David Beckham has been hospitalised after undergoing secret surgery to repair a wrist injury that’s haunted him for over two decades – with wife Victoria posting touching bedside support as their family feud with eldest son Brooklyn continues to simmer.
The 50-year-old football legend was pictured smiling bravely in a hospital bed with his arm in a blue sling after finally going under the knife to fix damage from a brutal injury sustained during an England match 22 years ago.
Victoria, 51, shared the emotional hospital snaps with her 33 million Instagram followers, writing simply: “Get well soon daddy” – as the former Spice Girl stood vigil at her husband’s bedside.
But in a sign that family tensions remain raw, eldest son Brooklyn, 26, maintained his deafening silence on his father’s health scare – though he DID break cover to wish grandmother Sandra a happy birthday, proving not all family ties have been completely severed.
The injury that refused to heal
Sources close to the Beckhams revealed that David had been suffering in silence for years before the pain became “unbearable” in recent months.
The injury dates back to May 2003 when Beckham broke his wrist during a friendly match between England and South Africa in Durban. He fell awkwardly in a challenge with South Africa’s Thabang Molefe and was substituted in the second half before being rushed to hospital.
At the time, he was treated with a screw to help the bone heal – but recent X-rays revealed the metal pin had failed to dissolve as expected and was embedded in his forearm, causing excruciating pain.
David had been in pain for years but thought nothing of it,” a source told The Sun. “He just kept going until, in recent months, it became quite unbearable.”
“A routine scan showed that the pin which was meant to have dissolved, hadn’t – so he was booked in to finally resolve the issue all these years later.”
Victoria’s bedside vigil
The fashion designer was by her husband’s side throughout the ordeal, sharing two poignant photos that showed the depth of their 25-year bond.
In one touching image, David beamed at the camera despite his medical gown and arm sling, while another showed him sporting a homemade friendship bracelet spelling out “Get well soon” in white beads – a sweet gesture from his family.
“Victoria was at his bedside post op and all went well. He’s in great spirits,” the insider added.
The hospital dash comes just weeks after David was awarded a knighthood in King Charles’s Birthday Honours list – making him Sir David Beckham and Victoria Lady Beckham.
Brooklyn breaks silence – but only for grandmother
In what many see as a pointed snub, Brooklyn maintained his social media blackout on his father’s hospitalisation but DID post a tribute to paternal grandmother Sandra on her 76th birthday.
“Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much,” the aspiring chef wrote alongside a throwback photo, proving he hasn’t completely cut ties with the Beckham side of the family.
The post came amid an escalating feud that saw Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz, 30, skip ALL four parties thrown for David’s 50th birthday last month – despite being invited to the celebrations.
David himself made sure to include Brooklyn’s Instagram handle in his own birthday tribute to Sandra, writing: “Happy birthday mum we love you so much I hope u have the best day. Thank you for always being there for us all. Love you.”
The former Manchester United star tagged all his children – @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham – and added #HarperSeven for his 13-year-old daughter.
The feud that won’t heal
Sources suggest the rift has been widening since Brooklyn’s £3million wedding to actress Nicola in Florida, with insiders claiming she “very much enjoys” Brooklyn’s devotion and that this has been a key factor in the family fallout.
“He will do anything Nicola wants,” one friend revealed. “And that has very much been a thing in the fallout.”
The couple’s absence from David’s milestone birthday was particularly telling. They skipped celebrations in both Miami and London, with David later posting from a fishing trip with younger sons Romeo and Cruz, pointedly captioning: “You were missed @brooklynpeltzbeckham.
Adding fuel to the fire, Brooklyn posted a gushing tribute to his billionaire father-in-law Nelson Peltz on his 83rd birthday this week – complete with the message “Happy birthday Nelson x we love you” – while maintaining radio silence on his own parents’ special days.
Brothers rally round
While Brooklyn keeps his distance, David’s younger sons have rallied around their grandmother and, by extension, the family unit.
Romeo, 22, posted: “Happy birthday love you lots” alongside a beaming photo with Sandra, while Cruz, 20, shared a heart-melting hug with his grandmother, writing: “Happy birthday @sandra_beckham49 I love you lots.”
Even Victoria rushed to the comments section of David’s post to add: “Happy birthday Sandra xx we love u xxxxxx can’t wait to celebrate you!!!”
Eyes only for Nicola
Earlier in the day, Brooklyn had posted yet another loved-up snap of wife Nicola, calling her “my absolute angel” and “his world” – continuing his pattern of lavishing public affection on his wife while ignoring family milestones.
The hot sauce entrepreneur has even covered up a “mama’s boy” tattoo tribute to Victoria with flowers matching Nicola’s wedding bouquet, in what many see as the ultimate symbol of where his loyalties now lie.
The road to recovery
For now, David faces a period of recovery from his long-overdue surgery, with questions remaining about whether he’ll be fit to watch his Inter Miami team face Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup on Sunday.
The timing is particularly poignant as David recently admitted the toll his glittering career has taken on his body, revealing: “Certain parts of my body were a real mess.”
He recalled that during his last game for Real Madrid, he needed three cortisone injections in his ankle just to take the field – a reminder of the physical price of footballing glory.
Hope for reconciliation?
Despite the ongoing tensions, the fact that Brooklyn acknowledged his grandmother’s birthday offers a glimmer of hope that family ties haven’t been completely severed.
With David now facing recovery and the family rallying around Sandra’s celebration, perhaps this medical scare might provide the wake-up call needed to heal more than just physical wounds.
For now, the Beckham clan remains divided – with David recuperating in hospital, Victoria by his side, and their eldest son maintaining his California distance with wife Nicola.
As one family friend observed: “No family is perfect, but this feels particularly sad given how close they all once were.”
David Beckham’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
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