Even legends need time to recover, and this weekend, David Beckham gave fans a glimpse into his healing process — with a bandaged wrist and some impressively cheeky cucumbers from the garden.
The former football icon, now 50, was seen relaxing at home, recovering from wrist surgery, after what was apparently a long-ignored injury finally caught up with him.
But trust the Beckhams to keep things lighthearted — especially when homegrown vegetables and innuendos are involved.
Victoria Keeps Spirits High With a Garden Giggle
In a playful video shared to Victoria Beckham’s Instagram Stories, David was seen proudly inspecting a pile of vegetables from their garden.
The 51-year-old fashion mogul captioned the clip with a knowing wink: “Overperforming on the cucumber front Sir David!”
As Victoria filmed, she couldn’t help but tease, “So this is this weekend’s vegetable content.
Look, he’s overperforming on the cucumber front!”
To which David, ever the cheeky chap, replied with a smirk, “I’m not sure you could say that darling,” before hoisting a particularly large cucumber for comedic effect — clearly still in good spirits despite the injury.
The Real Reason Behind David’s Wrist Surgery
While many fans were caught off guard by the sudden hospital update, it turns out David’s wrist trouble has been a long time coming.
According to sources, the issue traces all the way back to a 2003 friendly match between England and South Africa in Durban.
At the time, Beckham suffered a break that required surgery.
However, it seems a screw that was supposed to dissolve never did — and over the years, it caused increasing pain.
Eventually, the discomfort became too much to ignore, and David underwent surgery to finally remove the embedded piece.
A Message of Love From the Beckham Family
Before heading into surgery, Victoria posted a sweet tribute to her husband on Instagram.
Alongside a photo of David in a hospital bed, she simply wrote: “Get well soon daddy.”
Another photo showed a thoughtful bracelet on his wrist reading: “Get well soon” — a sweet touch that fans quickly picked up on.
Meanwhile, The Family Feud Still Lingers
While David was on the mend, things in the Beckham family continued to be… complicated.
Their eldest son, Brooklyn, broke a bit of the ice by posting a birthday message to his grandmother Sandra on Thursday — despite staying silent for David’s 50th birthday last month.
Brooklyn, now 26, posted a throwback snap with the caption: “Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much.”
It was a small gesture that didn’t go unnoticed, especially amid ongoing tensions between Brooklyn and his parents — reportedly sparked by his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz and their decision to skip David’s milestone birthday celebrations entirely.
David Still Makes Time to Honour His Mum
Despite the distance with Brooklyn, David made sure to give his mother a heartfelt birthday shoutout.
He shared a series of family photos spanning the decades, writing:
“Happy birthday mum we love you so much. I hope u have the best day.
Thank you for always being there for us all.”
He tagged his sister Joanne, and sons Romeo and Cruz.
His youngest, Harper, got a mention with her own hashtag, since she’s too young for Instagram.
Notably, Brooklyn and Nicola weren’t tagged — though David did include Brooklyn’s handle, perhaps as an olive branch.
A Rift Rooted in Love — and Loyalty?
According to insiders, the tension largely stems from how closely Brooklyn is tied to Nicola.
One source told the media: “He’ll do anything Nicola wants.
And that’s been a big part of the fallout.”
The couple, who live in the U.S., have reportedly distanced themselves from the Beckham clan, with some suggesting Nicola is not keen on sharing Brooklyn’s attention — even with his famous family.
Healing Bodies and Healing Bonds?
With David now recovering from surgery and spending quiet moments in the garden, maybe this period of rest and reflection will give the Beckham family a chance to mend more than just bones.
As Victoria jokingly films cucumbers and David flashes that familiar grin, fans are reminded that — despite the glitz, tension, and headlines — the Beckhams are just like any family: full of love, full of quirks, and sometimes, in need of a little healing.