A former teammate of David Beckham has said he found him to be someone who 'likes to be in TOTAL CONTROL' and was 'OBSESSIVE on PERFECTION'.
John O'Kane was a defender who played with Beckham at Manchester United in the early 1990s before moving on for pastures new, and he's been posting on X about his former teammate, saying they used to live together as well.
You might know that Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn has just recently released a statement saying he is not interested in reconciliation with the rest of his family and has made a series of claims about the way they have behaved towards him and his wife Nicola Peltz.
Brooklyn claimed that in his family 'Brand Beckham comes first' and said he had 'been controlled by my parents for most of my life'.
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Responding to Brooklyn's statement, O'Kane wrote on social media: "I lived with Beckham for few years.. Let's just say he likes to be in TOTAL CONTROL and was OBSESSIVE on PERFECTION.
"If it took Brooklyn to say this and burn down the so-called perfect family. Brand Beckham should not come before your kids no matter what has happened."
The former footballer later remarked that his initial comment 'seems to have popped off' and added that he thought 'Becks controlling/ OCD obsessiveness made him the footballer he was'.
He added: "But whatever has happened with his son, he felt he had to say something. And I STILL believe you do not disown your own children no matter what!
"But that’s just me."
In his first statement since Brooklyn spoke out, Beckham was talking about the 'power of social media' and 'the good and the bad' that can come of it.
He did not speak directly about his eldest son, instead talking about educating his children and letting them make mistakes.
Appearing on Squawk Box, he said: "What kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons.
“I’ve been able to use my platform for my following, for UNICEF. And it has been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children. And I have tried to do the same with my children, to educate them.
“They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well."
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LADbible Group has contacted David Beckham's representatives for comment.
Full timeline of the Beckham family feud
April 2022: Brooklyn and Nicola tie the knot
On 9 April 2022, Brooklyn and Nicola got married in a lavish ceremony in front of 500 guests at her family's estate in Palm Beach, Florida, two years after getting engaged.
Aug 2022: The first reports of a feud between Nicola and Victoria Beckham
Just months after the wedding, media sources were starting to report on a 'full-on cold war' between Nicola and her new mum-in-law.
According to Page Six, 'the build-up to the wedding was horrendous' and they 'can’t stand each other and don’t talk'.
Reports also claimed much of the feud came from Nicola's decision to wear a Valentino wedding dress instead of a piece designed by Victoria's fashion house, but they appeared to quash these rumours.
March 2023: The Beckhams play happy families
In March 2023, the Beckhams seemed to be happier than ever and were posing for photos at Victoria's Paris fashion show.
April 2025: The family rift resurfaces
Two years on, it was reported that Brooklyn and Nicola had snubbed David's 50th birthday party at Cipriani Downtown Miami.
And then, just days later, TMZ claimed that Brooklyn and brother Romeo weren't speaking due to a fallout over Romeo's girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who had a 'romantic connection' with Brooklyn 'several years ago'.
Cruz later insisted that Brooklyn and Kim had never actually dated, and in May of 2025, Brooklyn and Nicola were nowhere to be seen as the birthday celebrations for David continued.
July 2025: Mass unfollowing on social media
In July 2025, Brooklyn and Nicola unfollowed Romeo and Cruz and vice versa.
August 2025: David and Victoria miss vow renewals
The following month, David and Victoria are reported not to have attended the Peltz-Beckham vow renewals.
And by December that year, it was reported that Brooklyn no longer followed his parents, and they no longer followed him, and the youngest brother was quick to set the record straight.
Dec 2025: Cruz speaks out
Cruz wrote on his Instagram Stories about the claims that he and his family had unfollowed Brooklyn: "NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son … Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked … as did I."
Jan 2026: Brooklyn takes legal action
In January 2026, it was claimed that Brooklyn sent a legal letter to his parents, insisting they only contact him via his lawyer; a rule which Victoria is believed to have broken when she 'liked' an Instagram post he made about a roast chicken.
Jan 2026: Brooklyn breaks silence on family feud
In a shock statement posted on his Instagram Stories on 19 January, Brooklyn made some bombshell claims about his family, which included how his parents have tried to 'ruin' his relationship with Nicola, have always 'controlled' his life, and how 'Brand Beckham' comes first before anything else.
Topics: David Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham, Manchester United, Social Media
Joe Harker