David Beckham missed Tuesday’s England v Wales game in Qatar to fly home to attend his wife Victoria’s Christmas party.
And the pair were back at their best as they were pictured leaving their shop on Dover Street in Mayfair looking very attractive in black.
David and Victoria held hands as they exited the upscale store around 10pm after letting their hair down together but failed to manage a smile.
Spice up your night! Victoria and David Beckham were back at their best as they held hands after he missed the England game in Qatar to attend their working Christmas party
What’s happening? They were pictured leaving their upmarket fashion shop on Dover Street in Mayfair around 10pm after letting their hair down together but failing to manage a smile
The sportsman has ended up in hot water in recent months for refusing to fulfill his £10m deal for the World Cup in Qatar amid fury over human rights and LGBTQ+ issues.
But he and Victoria made a common front to celebrate with Posh, who wore a beautiful black dress with a long fringed hem.
She paired the number with strappy sandals and, of course, wore her signature shades even though it was night.
Exciting fans: David has been criticized for his £10m deal for the World Cup in Qatar. FIFA’s decision to host the World Cup in Qatar was controversial – 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 Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 29, 2022
David also looked handsome as he wore a black jumper with baggy trousers and brown shoes, completing his look with a pair of quirky sunglasses.
The couple looked very much in love as they prepared to head home.
A source told Web: “The music was extremely loud and the DJ even played a Spice Girls record.”
David was undoubtedly delighted with England’s 3-0 win over Wales that night, even though he wasn’t there.
Stylish: David and Victoria sported a uniform front to celebrate with Posh, who wore a beautiful black dress with a long fringed hemline
Not happy: They looked a little down as they walked home together
A source told Web: “The music was extremely loud and the DJ even played a Spice Girls record.”
A fan: David was undoubtedly delighted with England’s 3-0 win over Wales that night, even though he wasn’t there
David has been criticized for his £10m deal for the World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA’s decision to host the World Cup in Qatar was controversial – particularly in relation to migrant workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
Despite warnings of human rights abuses and a miserable record on LGBTQ+ issues, David has not spoken out about the country’s repressive laws.
Last week comedian Joe Lycett threatened to crush £10,000 if he didn’t retire from the role – but David didn’t give him an answer.
Silence: David has not spoken out about the country’s repressive laws, despite warnings of human rights abuses and a miserable record on LGBTQ+ issues
Back and forth: The former footballer arrived in Doha ahead of England’s first game against Iran and has been spotted in the stands at England’s games so far
Doing what they do best! He and Victoria were once known for their love of matching ensembles, and they were once again
Still in Love The pair looked very close as they left the venue together
The former footballer arrived in Doha ahead of England’s first game against Iran and has been spotted in the stands at England’s games so far.
Also last week, the publisher of Attitude magazine removed its famous David Beckham cover from its offices and slammed the footballer for “turning a blind eye to corruption”.
Darren Styles OBE, owner of the gay lifestyle magazine, tweeted his 2002 cover, which shows the former England captain with dyed blonde hair.
Black leather: Victoria and David famously wore black motorcycle jackets and leather pants to a party in London in 1999
Same style: Shown in London in 1997, Victoria and David were a good match early on in their relationship
Awards Ceremony: David and Victoria also competed at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles
The page was accompanied by quotes from David, in which he says “it shouldn’t matter what people are and it never did anything to me,” adding that it “is the way I was raised and as I will always be”. .
Darren said the magazine had sat “proudly” in Attitude’s offices for 20 years, but he had now made the decision to take it down after “Qatarians bought his silence”.
He said: “This canvas has proudly hung on the Attitude Magazine office wall for years. I took it off today.
“Talking about things that no one will talk about is how it has always been and how it always will be,” David Beckham told us in 2002. Until the Qataris bought his silence 20 years later.”
Party outfits: The couple wore matching brown and white outfits to their son Brooklyn’s second birthday party in London in 2001
Appropriate! Victoria and David also wore matching yellow outfits as they celebrated 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
The couple welcome son Brooklyn, who acted as ring bearer at their wedding when he was four months old
July 4, 1999
They tied the knot in a lavish £500,000 ceremony at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, seated on golden thrones. Soon after, they bought the famous Beckingham Palace in Hertfordshire in a deal worth around £7.5million
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 joined Real Madrid from Manchester United
2004
David’s personal assistant Rebecca Loos claimed she had an affair with David for four months. She lost her job and David has always denied the claims
2005
Cruz David was born – his name means cross in Spanish and he was born in Madrid
2011
The couple welcomed fourth child, Harper Seven, and David said she’s “very feminine in every way.”
2017
Victoria broke her silence over rumors she and David had an ongoing rift, telling Grazia that she and her family had “nothing to prove”.
She said: “I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and beautiful, healthy and happy children.