Photo: Romeo Beckham Instagram
Romeo Beckhamis following in his dad’s footsteps as a professional soccer player!
David Beckham’s 19-year-old son is officially listed on the roster forFort Lauderdale CF, the sister team of Inter Miami CF that competes in League One of the United Soccer League. His Instagram profile bio also now reads: “Footballer for @fortlauderdalecf.”
ESPNreports Romeo was seen on the bench over the weekend during the team’s match against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
David, 46, is the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami. The global superstar retired from the sport in May 2013 after a 20-year career.
The fashion designer previously discussed Romeo’s athletic ambitions during an interview withBritish Voguein February, saying, “Romeo has been training with the team over here every day, because ultimately that’s what he wants to do.”
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“Romeo was presented with a massive eight-tier birthday cake adorned with family photos, jerseys, soccer balls, and the Inter Miami CF logo representing his father’s soccer team. He loved it,” the source said.
The proud parents also shared loving tributes to their son. Victoria shared a recent snapshot of Romeo, writing,“Happy birthday @romeobeckham!Can’t believe you are 19 today!! 🥳🎉🎈💕 We all love you so so much xxxxxx I love you @davidbeckham x.”
David also shared a throwback photo of himself kissing Romeo as a child, writing in the caption,“Happy 19th birthday to my beautiful boy.”
“Have the most amazing day we love you so much and are so proud of the man (almost) that you have become,” the sports icon added. “Keep being you and never change (apart from the team you support) Love you Ro Ro Love always Dad.”
The couple also shares sonsBrooklyn Beckham, 22, and Cruz, 16, plus 10-year-old daughter Harper Seven.
source: people.com
