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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tom Brady and David Beckham's friendship started in the most unexpected way
What happens when a global soccer legend gets a surprise call from his son about hanging out with NFL royalty? That unexpected moment turned into a two-decade-long friendship between David Beckham and Tom Brady. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the 2025 Champions League Final at Munich's Allianz Arena, Beckham revealed the unlikely beginnings of their bond—one that started with a simple park playdate and evolved into a global camaraderie. UCL Final sparks nostalgic reveal Brady and Beckham were seen enjoying the match from the VIP box as part of a live 'Beckham & Friends' broadcast. Surrounded by global icons like Tom Cruise and Thierry Henry, the two football legends laughed and reminisced. That's when Beckham shared the surprising way they first connected—during his time with LA Galaxy in the MLS. 'We had an away game when I was playing with LA Galaxy,' Beckham recalled. 'Romeo called me and said, 'I'm going to throw balls over the park with Tom.' I said, 'Tom who?' He said, 'Tom Brady.'' Beckham & Friends LIVE — UCL Final Best Bits | Tom Cruise, Tom Brady and Odell Beckham Jr. Victoria Beckham helped kick it off As Beckham explained, it was actually his wife Victoria who facilitated the meetup. Brady had contacted her to ask if one of the Beckham kids could join his son for a casual play session in the park. That friendly invite ended up building the foundation for a transatlantic friendship. 'Tom had got in touch with Victoria and said he was taking his son over to the park and asked if one of the boys would like to join,' Beckham added during the broadcast. That one interaction became the start of something long-lasting. Over the years, Brady and Beckham have continued to grow closer, bonding over business, family, and their shared love for sport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 2023, Brady followed in Beckham's footsteps by investing in soccer, becoming co-owner of Birmingham City F.C., while Beckham remains the face of Inter Miami, a club he co-founded in 2018. In 2024, the duo made headlines again when they were spotted spending time with Lionel Messi after his historic Inter Miami signing. Their off-field chemistry was once again on display. Business, bromance… and matchmaking? Rumors about a possible business collaboration between Brady and Beckham swirled in late 2024, with Life & Style reporting that the pair were exploring joint ventures. The report also highlighted Victoria Beckham's humorous attempt to help the newly single Brady get back into the dating scene. According to the article, Victoria described Brady as 'one of the most eligible guys on the planet' and even wanted to introduce him to one of her friends—believing he'd been single 'for a long time now' after his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen. Also read: No business projects have officially launched yet, and Brady remains single. But their bond clearly runs deeper than PR or partnerships. From an ordinary day in a park to shared moments on the global stage, the Brady-Beckham friendship is a story of timing, trust, and one unexpected call.
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brooklyn Beckham given stern warning as he goes it alone amid family feud
EXCLUSIVE: Brooklyn Beckham has been given a word of warning as he continues to shun his family while creating a life stateside with his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham Brooklyn Beckham has been urged to make key moves as he bids to go it alone with his family. The eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham has recently bought a permanent home in Los Angeles with wife Nicola Peltz amid a fallout from his family. And while such a move has been widely reported since the initial snub of his dad on his 50th birthday, he has been urged to avoid the silent treatment if he wants to create a positive brand. PR to the stars Jane Owen advised the influencer that silence isn't always the best answer. "The problem with not saying anything is that it allows people to assume the worst," she told the Mirror. "Silence is extremely damaging because silence in itself is a statement. "When people are having a field day throwing out all kinds of criticism and he's not saying anything it's the same as saying 'yes, that's right'. People will just assume that if it wasn't true he would say something so the silence is compliance." Jane went on to say honest is the best policy, saying people love it when celebrities showcase their human side. "She said: "Fighting with your family is something everyone can relate to. So is making up with them. "So is saying 'this is private family matter and we appreciate you letting us figure it out ourselves'. Anything other than silence and anything remotely relatable would likely help his situation and bring people on to his side ." Speaking about his newfound life stateside, the US-based PR guru also confessed that while he's known in across the waters, it's mainly due to his family ties. Jane said if he's intent on making it on his own away from any family rift, she would advise him to pick his lane and push on. "He has a certain amount of name recognition but honestly that's mostly because of his famous parents and his last name," the stateside-based PR guru said. "People in the US know his name but they would not be able to tell you much about him or what he does apart from just existing. "I would strongly recommend that he pick a career and really go for it in a public way. He has enough brand recognition in his last name that he could get a lot of press attention about whatever it is that he decides he wants to do as himself, whether that's being a chef or restaurateur or a content creator or whatever. "He needs to be loud about it so that people start seeing him as Himself and not just someone's offspring." According to insiders, Brooklyn and Nicola's home buy has nothing to do with the family fallout. Instead, they claim Brooklyn sees LA as "where his home is". The source told Mirror: "This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. Both Nicola and Brooklyn's careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy. "During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him."
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Lionel Messi's net worth in 2025: Everything you need to know about the football genius
Lionel Messi doesn't just dominate on the field—he has built one of the most powerful personal brands in sports history. As of mid-2025, the Argentine star's net worth sits at over USD 500 million, and not solely from his Inter Miami salary. Endorsements, hotel chains, fashion labels, and a handful of smart equity plays have turned Messi into a global business heavyweight. Here's how the boy from Rosario turned his football magic into a continually expanding fortune. A salary fit for an MLS king Messi's move to Inter Miami was more about scoring goals in sunny Florida. The deal reportedly includes a USD 20.4 million annual payout, performance bonuses, and a stake in the club's future ownership. That echoes David Beckham's game-changing LA Galaxy entry back in 2007. While Miami funds his current salary, it was Barcelona that initially built his financial empire. Over two decades at FC Barcelona, Messi earned more than USD 1.2 billion in gross income, including a staggering USD 674 million final contract, according to reports. How endorsements impacted the numbers Messi's endorsement portfolio is extraordinary. As per reports, the football legend has a lifetime deal with two brands. His other deals include several major names. Together, these partnerships generate between USD 60 and USD 70 million annually, not including a USD 25 million deal with Saudi Arabia's tourism sector. That deal only requires him to make the occasional appearance within the country and some social media posts, making full use of his global influence without demanding much time. Hotels, homes, and the Messi Store Messi's investments extend into real estate, including a USD 10 million waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale and a USD 5 million condo in Miami's Porsche Design Tower. He also owns boutique hotels in Mallorca, Andorra, and Ibiza. This hotel line, MiM Hotels, and his personal fashion label, The Messi Store, are thriving businesses. Add to that his drink brand, Más+ by Messi, and the late-2024 launched media outfit 525 Rosario, and you see an entrepreneurial empire well beyond football. The Leo Messi Foundation Behind the business, Messi is also a committed philanthropist. Through the Leo Messi Foundation, he has donated to hospitals, backed education projects, and continued work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He also sponsors a few youth football clubs in Argentina, including Rosario Central, Newell's, and Boca Junior. His football skills built his name. But in the end, it was his vision, shrewd deals, and ownership stakes that have made Lionel Messi one of the richest athletes alive in 2025. Messi's final net worth According to Forbes, Messi's annual earnings sit at USD 135 million. However, this does not seem to include his other business ventures and assets. Other reports, including those from Prestige and Trade Brains, suggest the footballer's estimated 2025 net worth is actually somewhere between USD 650 million to 850 million.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cruz Beckham makes yet another dig at Brooklyn amid family fall-out
Cruz Beckham has seemingly made another dig at his brother Brooklyn Beckham amid a family feud between Brooklyn and Nicola and his parents David and Victoria Beckham Cruz Beckham has appeared to make another dig at the family feud surrounding his brother, Brooklyn Beckham. Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz have fallen out with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. Taking to social media today, Cruz shared a snap of himself on the guitar as he captioned the post: "Say what you want, I'm happy," a seemingly savage remark amid reports of the family feud rumbling on. Sources had previously claimed his parents were worried Brooklyn was "trapped" in Los Angeles. An insider said there were hopes that his living in America wouldn't be "permanent", but "this house purchase quashes any last hopes." Another source told The Mirror: "This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. Both Nicola and Brooklyn's careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy. "During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him." The Sun has since reported that Nicola owns the majority of the house, with a source claiming: "When it came to buying this house, of course they weren't just going to hand their son millions of pounds — what sort of message does that send?" Speaking to The Mirror, a source close to Brooklyn has slammed the thought. A source told us: "It's disappointing - and frankly absurd - that anyone would try to twist Nicola and Brooklyn's marriage, and this meaningful milestone of home ownership, into something toxic. "Their relationship is grounded in love, respect, and commitment. The suggestion that Brooklyn is 'trapped' isn't just false—it's a deliberately cruel and baseless narrative aimed at undermining a strong, loving marriage." There has been tension in the family for some while but no one thought it would become so "toxic". "The whole family is devastated by the current situation. The tension had been there for a while but no-one thought in a million years that it would turn this toxic," one insider said of the 'feud' between the two pairs, "Victoria can't fathom why Brooklyn hasn't been in touch to apologise. She's furious with him, but also heartbroken." To mark the recent Father's Day, David shared a photo of him and Brooklyn, writing alongside it: "Love you @brooklynpeltzbeckham." Cruz meanwhile had posted a snap of him and his dad on holiday, writing: "Happy Father's Day I love you." And Romeo wrote that he "loves his dad so much" whilst sharing a string of pictures of them together.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
David and Victoria Beckham fear Brooklyn is 'trapped' as owner of home leaked
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have been at the centre of media attention due to alleged tensions with the Beckham clan. Recently, it's come to light that the pair did not attend Victoria's birthday or David's landmark 50th birthday bash, nor were they present for his knighthood. Brooklyn, the eldest child of David and Victoria, has been distancing himself from his kin for several months now, and his and Nicola's acquisition of a posh €12.2 million pad in Los Angeles is said to have left his mother, the 51 year old fashion icon Victoria, utterly devastated. What exacerbated the rift is Brooklyn's choice to settle down in LA with Nicola, aged 30, solidifying it as their long-term base with the purchase of their opulent residence. An insider revealed there were flickers of hope that Brooklyn's American chapter wouldn't be "permanent", yet "this house purchase quashes any last hopes." Delving deeper, another confidant relayed to the Mirror: "This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. Both Nicola and Brooklyn's careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy." They went on to share, "During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him," reports the Mirror. The latest twist, however, suggests that Brooklyn isn't the sole master of the five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence. The Sun unleashed a scoop that it's indeed socialite Nicola who primarily holds the reins of ownership over their home. Sources have expressed concerns that Brooklyn could end up feeling "trapped". A source told the publication that David and Victoria 'understand that with privilege comes responsibility', noting they were 'two working-class kids done good'. "When it came to buying this house, of course they weren't just going to hand their son millions of pounds - what sort of message does that send?" the insider claimed. Yet, another source dismissed these claims as 'nonsense', stating the couple 'will always support Brooklyn if and when he needs it'. A confidant close to Brooklyn spoke to The Mirror, criticising the 'cruel and baseless narrative'. They disclosed: "It's disappointing-and frankly absurd-that anyone would try to twist Nicola and Brooklyn's marriage, and this meaningful milestone of home ownership, into something toxic. "Their relationship is grounded in love, respect, and commitment. The suggestion that Brooklyn is 'trapped' isn't just false-it's a deliberately cruel and baseless narrative aimed at undermining a strong, loving marriage." This follows Brooklyn's silence during the time his father's dreams of a knighthood became a reality. It's been reported that Brooklyn's behaviour has caused friction with his mother Victoria, leaving her 'furious' due to his inaction. "The whole family is devastated by the current situation. The tension had been there for a while but no-one thought in a million years that it would turn this toxic," sources say. "Victoria can't fathom why Brooklyn hasn't been in touch to apologise. She's furious with him, but also heartbroken," a source spilled the beans to Heat Magazine recently. The Mirror have made attempts to get comments from Nicola and Brooklyn's representatives as well as from David and Victoria's spokespersons.
