Brooklyn Beckham addresses feud rumors as he misses Inter Miami game in New York

Brooklyn Beckham said he is not concerned by ongoing chatter about his relationship with his parents as he prepared to miss Inter Miami's game in New York. The 26-year-old, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, was among celebrities who played in the Ryder Cup All-Star celebrity match between European and American A-listers at Bethpage Black on Wednesday. Inter Miami, the team co-owned by his father, was slated to face New York City FC about an hour west of Bethpage Black that night, and it was not clear whether David Beckham would be at the game.

Brooklyn told the Daily Mail he was heading back to Los Angeles after finishing his round. The Beckhams have been at the center of long-running rumors that they are no longer on speaking terms with Brooklyn and his wife, American actress Nicola Peltz. The couple renewed their vows without inviting them, and Brooklyn and his family were last pictured together on Boxing Day last year. He appeared not to have spent time with them since.

The Ryder Cup outing featured Beckham teaming with former NBA star Toni Kukoc to take on comedian Colin Jost and legendary NFL quarterback Eli Manning, with Team Europe suffering a heavy defeat. Beckham said he felt some of the NY crowd’s ribbing but took the moment in stride, describing the experience as amazing and fun and noting that he had expected some banter given the setting. He said the entire event was a cool experience and that he did his best, despite admitting he has only been playing golf for a few weeks and found it nerve-wracking at times.

Away from the course, Beckham emphasized that his priority is his family and his wife. He indicated that negative talk surrounding his private life is inevitable but that he and Nicola remain solid, focusing on their work and keeping a low profile. He stressed that having a supportive partner helps him navigate public scrutiny and that he does not dwell on what others say or write about his life. The couple’s vows renewal and their current separation from the Beckhams have been a frequent subject of entertainment coverage, though Beckham did not offer further commentary on the family rift beyond reiterating his commitment to his wife and their four dogs.

Beckham acknowledged that the Ryder Cup appearance was a memorable, if unexpected, moment in his life. He has built a career as a commercial photographer and model and has launched the Cloud 23 hot sauce line, adding to the family’s public profile through ventures outside football. He also noted the personal reason for his departure after the Ryder Cup and the Inter Miami match: he needed to return to Los Angeles to support Nicola and manage home life, including caring for their four dogs.

In sum, Beckham’s latest public statements frame the current chapter as one of quiet defiance against unfounded rumors, while his actions — engaging in a high-profile sporting event and prioritizing family commitments — reflect a careful balance between personal life and public life amid ongoing attention from fans and media alike.