David Beckham marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt Instagram tribute that appeared to include Brooklyn among several family photos, even as tensions within the Beckham family continue following Brooklyn’s appearance in a recent World Cup-themed DoorDash advert.
In January, Brooklyn made headlines after posting a blistering Instagram statement in which he accused his parents of prioritizing “Brand Beckham” over their relationship with him and said he did not want to reconcile with his family.
The 27-year-old has since continued to keep some distance publicly, including by fronting a DoorDash campaign tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In the advert, Brooklyn says to the camera:
“You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home.”
Laughing, he added:
“It’s a long story.”
He then tossed his tickets onto a coffee table, before on-screen text in the commercial read:
“It’s complicated. More soon.”
Even so, David’s Father’s Day upload included several family photos, with Brooklyn appearing in more than one of them.
Alongside the post, he wrote:
“Being a dad is my most important job… I love you all & thank you mummy @victoriabeckham for giving me our beautiful family.
“Happy Father’s Day to all the dads around the world.”
Victoria responded beneath the post with a string of heart emojis, while supporters filled the comments, with some calling him:
“the best dad ever”
It is unclear whether Brooklyn saw the message himself, as reports have suggested he has blocked some family members on Instagram.
In recent months, the Beckham family has repeatedly signaled that the rift remains unresolved. David and Victoria have publicly sent birthday wishes to Brooklyn, while Brooklyn has not publicly responded to those posts.
That has only added to the sense of distance between the pair, despite the occasional olive branch.
Brooklyn was also notably absent from some major Beckham family moments, including David’s big milestone celebrations.