Victoria And David Beckham's Relationship Timeline, From Football Match To 26 Years Together

Love stories in the world of fame often come with a fair share of attention, glamour and challenges, but only a few couples manage to stand the test of time. In a generation, where celebrity relationships often flicker out as quickly as they begin, some relationships define true and pure love. One such couple is Victoria and David Beckham. 

Victoria and David Beckham have carved a space of their own by beautifully blending style, strength and shared success over decades together. From their first meeting at a football match to being parents of 4, the couple has had a long but beautiful journey. Read on to know everything about their strong and lasting relationships, which started from love at first sight. 

Victoria and David Beckham first met during a football match in 1997

During an old interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, David opened about his first meeting with his wife, Victoria. He had shared that he spotted Victoria at a Manchester United match and he had greeted her from across the room. At that time, David thought he had missed a good chance, but a week later, Victoria had again appeared at a game and this time David managed to take her number. In the same interview, David had revealed that it was 'love at first sight' for both him and his wife. 

Victoria and David Beckham got engaged to each other within months of dating

Within a few months of knowing each other, in 1998, David and Victoria got engaged to each other. The same year, they also revealed that they were expecting their first child. On March 4, 1999, the couple welcomed their first son, Brooklyn Joseph Beckham. In July 1999, Victoria and David tied the knot at Luttrellstown Castle, near Dublin, Ireland. Reportedly, their son, Brooklyn was the ringbearer. In Victoria's 2001 autobiography, Learning to Fly, she revealed the story behind naming her son, Brooklyn. She had shared:

"It was when we were in Marbella that we came up with the name Brooklyn. We already knew he was a boy and so I knew he could end up a footballer, so it had to be a name that was a bit blokey. I had always liked the name Brooke and then we suddenly thought about Brooklyn. It was only afterwards that I realized how appropriate it was because it was in New York that I found out I was pregnant."

Later, on September 1, 2002, the couple welcomed their second son, Romeo James Beckham. The next year, David signed with Real Madrid and the family shifted to Spain. Two years later, in 2005, they welcomed their third son, Cruz David Beckham.

Victoria and David Beckham faced marital issues

In August 2007, in a W magazine profile, the couple addressed rumours around David having an affair in 2004. The duo admitted that it was a tough time for both of them, but they came out stronger. Later, David even mentioned that his wife and three sons are his only priority. 

Leaving behind the tough time, in September 2009, Victoria and David celebrated their tenth anniversary and to make it even more special, David got a tattoo of 10 roses encircling his arm in honor of ten years of marriage. On July 10, 2011, they welcomed their fourth child-daughter, Harper Seven Beckham, and in November the same year, David retired from football. After which, the family settled in London. 

Years later, in 2015, the rumours of marital strain surfaced but Victoria shut them down by saying that she and David won't prove anything to the world. In November 2015, during her Glamour Women of the Year acceptance speech, Victoria called David her strongest pillar. Later, the couple renewed their vows privately at home. Once again, in 2018, the two were under the spotlight as their divorce rumours circulated, but the couple ignored it. 

Victoria and David Beckham recently celebrated 26 years of togetherness

During the lockdown, both David and Victoria publicly wrote about romantic things about each other, in which the couple called each other their support system and soulmate. In 2022, their eldest son, Brooklyn got married to Nicola Peltz. In September 2023, David got a tattoo of 'Posh' as a tribute to his wife, Victoria's Spice Girls nickname. Next year, when the designer turned 50, the football player threw a huge party. 

For their 25th anniversary, they were spotted on a yacht near Italy with public displays of affection and family time. Most recently, in July 2025, the duo celebrated their 26th anniversary and Victoria shared a special photo of her kissing David on her Instagram handle. She captioned it as:

"Another year, another chapter in our love story. I’m so proud of the beautiful family and life we've built together. You and our four incredible children complete me. I love you so much @davidbeckham xx Here's to 26 years!! xx."

Despite multiple challenges, David and Victoria's love story is the perfect example of what it means to grow old together. What are your thoughts on their inspiring and beautiful story? Let us know. 

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