'As long as it doesn't affect him..' - David Beckham gives his opinion on Jude Bellingham

In a recent interview on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, David Beckham shared valuable insights from his remarkable football career, his journey after retiring, and his current role as co-owner of Inter Miami.

During the discussion, Beckham emphasized the thoughtful decision-making involved in his position as President of Football Operations. He highlighted the significant influence of both Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, and Sir Alex Ferguson, his former manager at Manchester United, recognizing their guidance as instrumental in shaping his approach.

Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, was established in 2018, with Beckham beginning his ownership journey in 2020. A significant achievement for the club came on June 7, 2023, when Beckham played a key role in signing Lionel Messi for the MLS team. Beckham emphasized that this acquisition was not only aimed at enhancing the team's performance but also at elevating the overall profile of the club and the league.

Beckham's take on Jude Bellingham 

The discussion also explored Beckham's experiences with his former club, Real Madrid, and highlighted the impressive talent of their current star, Jude Bellingham. Recently, Bellingham has emerged as the face of Kim Kardashian’s brand, Skims. Beckham shared his perspective on how athletes can successfully navigate the balance between seizing commercial opportunities and maintaining peak performance on the field.

“As long as it doesn’t affect him on the field, what happens off it is secondary because if his level is good, he will have many opportunities to sign big deals,” Beckham stated. “Bellingham is surrounded by his family and his brother. Every decision he has made has been very good.”