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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

There are many examples in football of families with a long tradition of playing the sport. Famous sons and daughters often follow in their parent’s footsteps and become professional players themselves. This is especially true for the family of English soccer legend David Beckham.

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David Beckham, the English soccer legend, has had a remarkable career, helping Manchester United win six English championships and also playing a role in the MLS, helping LA Galaxy win two MLS Cups. He is married to Victoria Beckham and has four children together.

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Their second-born child, Romeo Beckham, looks like he is following in his father’s footsteps. Romeo recently signed a loan deal with the Brentford B team and made his debut in England as a substitute in the second half. David Beckham was in attendance to support his son, but things didn’t go as planned.

David Beckham jumps over fences to escape

Despite the rain, Beckham was there to watch his son’s debut. But the former soccer star was mobbed by hundreds of fans for requests for selfies. In an attempt to avoid the situation, he jumped over a fence in the back and ran through some bushes in a bizarre way to escape from the situation.

The escape was a success, as Beckham was nowhere to be seen after that. This incident highlights the growing popularity of soccer and the challenge that comes with being a public figure. For parents of aspiring soccer stars, this is a cautionary tale of the demands that come with fame.

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Romeo Beckham’s soccer career

Romeo joined the Arsenal academy in 2014 but was released the following year. This made him quit soccer altogether. But in 2021, he made a return to the sport, signing up for the reserve team of David Beckham’s MLS team Inter Miami. He made 26 appearances in two years, and his best performance came last year when he grabbed 10 assists.

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Now, he has signed a loan deal with the Brentford B team. He still has a long way to match the career his father had, but there’s still a lot of potential present in this young star. Only time will tell if Romeo can truly follow in his father’s footsteps.

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