Los Angeles, April 4, 2025 – David Beckham appeared to pick a side in the escalating feud between his sons Brooklyn and Romeo, joining the latter courtside at a star-studded Lakers vs. Warriors game at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. The soccer legend, 49, and Romeo, 22, twinned in casual black outfits, posing identically as they watched the Warriors edge out a 123-116 victory—while Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, were conspicuously absent amid family drama over Romeo’s new girlfriend, Kim Turnbull.
A Family Rift Goes Public
The outing follows TMZ’s Thursday report of a “major rift” between the Beckham brothers, sparked by Romeo’s romance with Turnbull—Brooklyn’s ex from years past. Sources say Brooklyn and Nicola distrust Turnbull’s intentions, believing she’s angling for family clout, while David and wife Victoria Beckham, 50, back Romeo’s choice, seeing her as genuine. The tension’s so thick that Brooklyn reportedly won’t share space with Romeo and Turnbull, skipping David’s recent 50th birthday bash in Miami—where Romeo gave a tear-jerking speech—and Victoria’s Paris Fashion Week show last month, both attended by Turnbull.
Thursday’s Lakers game, with Inter Miami CF co-owner David also snapping pics with LeBron James and Stephen Curry, doubled as a public father-son moment with Romeo. “David’s not hiding where he stands,” an insider told The Daily Mail, suggesting his courtside seat beside Romeo was a quiet endorsement amid the beef. Posts on X buzzed with speculation: “Beckham picking Romeo over Brooklyn at the Lakers game—family drama just got real,” one user wrote.
Courtside Bonding Amid Chaos
The game itself was a celebrity magnet—Floyd Mayweather, J-Hope, and a newly victorious Young Thug (post-probation ruling) joined the Beckhams in the VIP seats. David, in an Adidas sweater and joggers, and Romeo, sporting a backward cap and matching black ensemble, mirrored each other’s poses, a nod to their tight bond. “Game recognize game!” The Sun captioned a shot of David with Curry, who’d just broken records, while LeBron dapped up the soccer icon pre-tipoff, per Yahoo Sports.
Brooklyn’s no-show wasn’t surprising to insiders. Living in L.A. with Nicola, he’s kept his distance from family events tied to Turnbull, who joined Romeo and David at an Inter Miami vs. LAFC match last month. “Brooklyn’s protective of Romeo but doesn’t trust Kim,” a source told TMZ, noting the rift began simmering in December 2024 and has only worsened.
A Father’s Stance
David’s presence with Romeo—days after that emotional Miami birthday where Romeo’s speech left him “chuffed,” per The Mail—hints at a deliberate show of support. Victoria, too, has embraced Turnbull, who’s walked Versace runways and dined with the couple. “David and Vic believe in Kim’s good intentions,” the insider added, contrasting Brooklyn’s skepticism. Romeo’s Wednesday Instagram post—“Family is everything,” with a birthday party pic—drew raised eyebrows given Brooklyn’s absence.
As Trump’s tariffs roil markets and the Lakers lick their wounds (LeBron’s 33 points couldn’t clinch it), the Beckham saga adds a personal twist to the headlines. For now, David’s siding with Romeo—at least at the Lakers game—leaving fans and family alike wondering if this brotherly beef will find a truce or flare hotter.
