David Beckham missed watching the England-Wales match from an award-winning vantage point at Qatar’s Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday so he could return home to his wife Victoria’s Christmas party.
Fortunately for the former England skipper, he was able to host a private party for a select group of friends and family in London, where he watched Gareth Southgate’s men beat Wales 3-0 before attending at his wife’s party.
The pair were back to their best later that night when they were photographed leaving their store on Dover Street in Mayfair, looking very fetching in black.
David and Victoria held hands as they left the luxury store at around 10pm after letting their hair down together, but couldn’t crack a smile.
Spice up your night! Victoria and David Beckham were back to their best as they held hands after he missed the England game in Qatar to attend his work Christmas party.
What’s going on? They were pictured leaving their luxury Dover Street fashion store in Mayfair at around 10pm after letting their hair down together, but they couldn’t crack a smile.
The sportsman has landed himself in hot water in recent months for refusing to renege on his £10m Qatar World Cup deal amid anger over human rights and LGBTQ+ issues .
But he and Victoria stepped out front to party with Posh in a gorgeous black dress that had a long fringed hemline.
She teamed the number with strappy sandals and of course wore her sunglasses, despite it being night time.
Upset fans: David has come under fire over his £10m Qatar World Cup deal. FIFA’s decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar has been surrounded by controversy, particularly in relation to migrant workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
It’s a win! Jude Bellingham and Jordan Henderson in action after the Qatar 2022 World Cup match between Wales and England at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 29, 2022
David also looked dapper in a black jumper with baggy trousers and brown shoes, completing his look with quirky sunglasses.
The couple looked very much in love as they prepared to head home.
A source told MailOnline: “The music was really loud and the DJ even played a Spice Girls record.”
David was certainly moved by England’s 3-0 win over Wales that night, although he wasn’t there to see it.
Stylish: David and Victoria teamed up for the party with Posh in a gorgeous black dress which had a long fringed hemline.
Not happy: They looked a little down at the dumps as they walked home together
A source told MailOnline: “The music was really loud and the DJ even played a Spice Girls record.”
A fan: David was certainly excited about England’s 3-0 win against Wales that night, even though he wasn’t there to see it.
David has come under fire for his £10m World Cup deal in Qatar.
FIFA’s decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar has been surrounded by controversy, particularly in relation to migrant workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
David has not spoken out about the country’s oppressive laws despite warnings of human rights abuses and an abysmal record on LGBTQ+ issues.
Last week, comedian Joe Lycett threatened to destroy £10,000 if he didn’t quit the role, but David had no response.
Silence: David has not spoken out about the country’s oppressive laws despite warnings about human rights abuses and an abysmal record on LGBTQ+ issues
Back and forth: The ex-footballer arrived in Doha ahead of England’s opener against Iran and has been seen watching England’s games so far in the stands
Doing what they do best! He and Victoria used to be known for their love of matching ensembles and they were at it again
Still in love. The pair looked very close as they left the venue together
The ex-footballer arrived in Doha ahead of England’s first match against Iran and has so far been seen watching England’s games in the stands.
Also last week, the publisher of Attitude magazine pulled its famous David Beckham cover from its offices and criticized the footballer for “turning a blind eye to corruption”.
Darren Styles OBE, owner of the gay lifestyle magazine, tweeted his 2002 cover showing the former England captain with dyed blonde hair.
Black leather: Victoria and David wore biker jackets and black leather trousers at a party in London in 1999.
Same style: Victoria and David, pictured in 1997 in London, matched early in their relationship
Awards show: David and Victoria also matched up at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles in 2003
The page was accompanied by quotes from David saying “I shouldn’t care what people do and they never did to me”, adding that it is “the way I was raised and the way I will always be”. .
Darren said the magazine had “sat proudly” in Attitude’s offices for 20 years but has now taken the decision to withdraw it after “the Qataris bought their silence”.
He said: “This canvas has sat proudly on the wall of the Attitude magazine office for years. I took it down today.
“Talking about things no one will talk about is ‘the way it always has been, and the way it always will be,'” David Beckham told us in 2002. Until the Qataris bought their silence 20 years later.
Party outfits: The couple wore matching brown and white outfits in 2001 for their son Brooklyn’s second birthday party in London
Matching! Victoria and David also rocked matching yellow outfits as they continued to celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary in Venice in July
A look back at David and Victoria’s romance
1997
The pair met at a Manchester United charity match at David’s request and began dating; they were soon dubbed Posh And Becks by the media.
January 1998
The couple announced their engagement, with Victoria showing off a huge diamond rock
March 4, 1999
Couple welcomes son Brooklyn, who acted as ring bearer at their wedding when he was four months old
July 4, 1999
They tied the knot a lavish £500,000 ceremony at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, seated golden thrones Soon after, they bought the famous Beckingham Palace in Hertfordshire, worth around £7.5 million
2002
Victoria gave birth to the couple’s second child, Romeo. Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley are godparents
2003
The family moved to Spain when David was transferred from Manchester United to Real Madrid
2004
David’s personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, claimed she had an affair with David for four months. He lost his job and David has always denied the claims
2005
He was born Cruz David, his name means cross in Spanish and he was born in Madrid
2011
The couple welcomed fourth child Harper Seven, with David saying she is “very girly in every way”.
2017
Victoria broke her silence on rumors that she and David had an ongoing rift, telling Grazia that she and her family “have nothing to prove”.
She said: “I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and beautiful, healthy and happy children.
