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Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Inside the Beckham's support system as Team Peltz hits out at 'tight' couple
Victoria Beckham recently shared a gushing post about David after he was knighted. The post received support from a supermodel duo's mother The never-ending Beckham-Peltz feud is still rumbling on, with celebrities from both sides of picking their sides as tensions rise. Reality TV star Yolanda Hadid was one of many stars sharing their love for Victoria and David Beckham amid the Spice Girl's family tensions with eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife Nicola Peltz. In recent months, fans have noticed how Brooklyn snubbed his family during special events, including on Victoria's birthday, David's milestone 50th birthday and Father's Day. Last week, football icon David was knighted in the King's Birthday Honours List, and most of his family, bar Brooklyn, took to social media to share how proud they were of his huge achievement. Victoria shared a loving snap of herself giving her husband David a smooch on the cheek. She wrote in the caption: " You've always been my knight in shining armour, but now it's official. Sir @davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn't be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered. "The way you've touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday. But above all else, I'm so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much." Her friends were quick to share their support, including Gigi and Bella Hadid's mother, Yolanda, who posted a red heart emoji in the comment section. It has been said that Yolanda previously experienced tension with Nicola after she was romantically involved with her son, Anwar, for over a year. The Sport's Illustrated model reportedly took issue with the age gap between Nicola, who was 22 at the time, and Anwar, then 18. After they broke up, Nicola unfollowed the entire Hadid family on social media. Nicola previously spoke fondly of Anwar, revealing in an old interview: "Honestly, he is an angel. He's such an amazing person. He comes from such an amazing family. Gigi and Bella are so, so sweet. I just love his family so much. They're feminine, strong girls. To have that around is amazing." Sources close to Nicola had insisted there wasn't any bad blood between her and the Hadids and insisted unfollowing the family on social media was a typical move seen in breakups. Meanwhile, after Victoria shared her gushing post for David, several other stars congratulated the footballer. Richard E Grant popped up to post many clapping emojis while Victoria's son Romeo shared a heart emoji as well as his own post. Cruz, ever the loving son, also took to his own page to celebrate his dad. Victoria's best pal Eva Longoria lovingly posted: "Congrats David! And Lady Victoria!" while Gary Neville and Helena Christensen shared heart emojis. Unfortunately, it hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine for the Beckham family as Nicola's family reportedly hit out at them for being tight with money. Brooklyn, 26, is now residing in a lavish £11million mansion in Hollywood, but it's believed that his billionaire heiress wife Nicola, 30, is the primary owner of the sprawling residential property. Sources recently claimed that former footballer David and ex Spice Girl Victoria believe that their eldest son is "trapped" by the arrangement, as well as the rumoured pre-nuptial agreement that Brooklyn and Nicola signed before marrying one another. It's estimated that Nicola's dad, Nelson, has a net worth of a whopping $1.6 billion. A source has claimed that David and Victoria have been "tight" when it comes to providing for their son, who has turned his hand at attempting several jobs, including being a photographer and also a chef. "David and Victoria are two working-class kids done good, they have grafted hard for their money and understand that with privilege comes responsibility. On principle, they will not needlessly spoil their kids and have taught them the value of both industry and money," a source claimed to The Sun. The source then claimed Nelson and Nicola's mum, Claudia, see their daughter as the apple of their eye. The source continued: "They expected the Beckhams, worth half a billion themselves, might match them penny for penny. Or, at least, chip in with financials as and when. "That hasn't always happened, so they are annoyed and telling people it's a bit tight, which would utterly enrage David and Vic if they knew." Another source disputed the claim regarding the Beckham's and branded it "nonsense". After reports claimed Brooklyn could be "trapped", a source close to Brooklyn slammed the 'cruel and baseless narrative'. They said to The Mirror: "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."
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Simone Biles' ex-coach reveals gymnast's battle with 'twisties' before winning four gold medals in 2016
Simone Biles ' infamous battle with the 'twisties' at the COVID-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games was not her first experience with the potentially dangerous mental block, according to a new book from her longtime coach. The most decorated athlete in the sport's history, Biles ' Olympic dreams were nearly dashed ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics when she first began to battle the mid-air phenomenon that leaves gymnasts disoriented at the most precarious moments. As coach Aimee Boorman explained in 'The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles,' the issue arose six months before the start of the Olympics. 'Yep, before Simone introduced the world to the twisties in 2021, she had experienced this proprioception phenomenon in January of 2016,' Boorman wrote, as quoted by ESPN. 'When this happens to a gymnast who is flipping ten-plus feet in the air and they lose body awareness in space and time – not knowing if they're going to land on their back, feet or head – it's much more dangerous [than the 'yips' in baseball or golf].' When the 'twisties' would strike Biles 'would physically stop herself from twisting during her routines because she was afraid of getting lost in the air.' 'Simone would never crash; she would just stop herself before ever attempting a twist,' Boorman added. Simone Biles with the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award attends the Winners Walk during the 2025 Laureus World Sport Awards winners walk at Palacio De Cibeles Boorman says she resisted the urge to pressure Biles and instead took a patient approach with someone who already had a growing collection of trophies. 'She was already the back-to-back-to-back world champion,' she wrote. 'Simone knew how to twist.' With the help of family, her therapist, and hands-off Boorman, Biles ultimately fixed the issue to win the first four Olympic golds of her career. 'Simone needed time, support and reassurance that I believed in her,' Boorman wrote. Biles, who had not previously revealed her 2016 battle with the 'twisties,' wrote the forward to Boorman's book. 'Coach Aimee and I have a special bond,' Biles wrote. 'She always did what was best for her athletes personally, even if someone told her it might not work. ... Coach Aimee understands that every athlete works, processes instruction and learns differently, and she caters to that.' Co-written by Boorman and journalist Steve Cooper, 'The Balance' was set for release on Tuesday. Biles appeared to dash hopes that she could make a return to the Olympic stage on home soil when Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games in 2028. Following a historic year that saw the gymnastic icon cement herself as the greatest of all time with three more gold medals in Paris to add to her Olympic haul, Biles was named Sport's Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year in January. However, after being announced as the recipient of SI's honor, she cast doubt on a potential return. 'Life and death,' she told SI when asked what it would have to signify for her to return to the Olympic stage in LA. 'Because I've accomplished so much, there's almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what? I'm at a point in my career where I'm humble enough to know when to be done.'
