David Beckham captured the attention of England fans online during his spirited rendition of “God Save the King” ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup quarter-final match against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday.
Footage from the venue showed the former England captain passionately singing the anthem alongside his wife, Victoria Beckham, after being seen reacting dramatically to a missed goal by Harry Kane against Ghana just days earlier.
Beckham’s presence at the game followed his hospitality towards England’s squad at his Inter Miami training complex in Fort Lauderdale the day before, where he offered the Florida Blue Training Center for the team’s preparations ahead of their quarter-final showdown with Erling Haaland and Norway.
Videos of Beckham singing went viral, with fans reacting positively to the moment. Some humorously suggested that the broadcast director focused on Beckham during the anthem because he is the “king” being referred to in the song.
Observers also noted Victoria’s rare appearance at the game, with one fan remarking on Beckham’s influence if he managed to convince her to attend. The Mirror US reported on the fans’ comments.
Many social media posts praised the couple’s patriotic display, with one user calling them “a true power couple embodying respect during the national anthem.”
As the president and co-owner of Inter Miami, Beckham attended the training session in Fort Lauderdale with his sons Romeo and Cruz. He took the time to chat individually with several players, including team captain Harry Kane, before the practice session commenced.
Kane later revealed that Beckham’s visit had a significant positive impact on team morale. He shared that Beckham often messages him after games and stays in touch, emphasizing Beckham’s strong support for the England team.
Beckham, a football legend who earned 115 caps for England during his playing career with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain, remains an iconic figure in English football.
Throughout the World Cup, Beckham has been seen closely following England’s progress as they aimed for a third consecutive quarter-final berth under Thomas Tuchel’s management.
England entered the match against Norway aiming for their first semi-final spot under the current tournament format. The winners would advance to face either Argentina or Switzerland in the World Cup semi-finals, with France and Spain awaiting in the other half of the draw.
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