David Beckham has refused to comment publicly on reports of a rift with his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, describing it as a private matter during a recent interview.

Asked about the impact the family crisis has had on his personal life, the former footballer immediately cut the journalist off and said he did not want to talk about this aspect of his life. “I’m sorry to interrupt, but this is a personal matter. It’s the one subject I don’t want to talk about,” he said. Instead of the family controversy, Beckham preferred to focus on his professional projects and personal life. He said he continues to have new goals, while managing businesses, the Miami soccer club and life with his family.

The former England captain also spoke about his 26-year marriage to Victoria Beckham, stressing that the secret to their relationship is putting family above everything else. "We have four wonderful children and we work hard on our projects, but we always find time for each other. Despite our commitments, family remains our absolute priority," he declared.

The interview took place just before David Beckham is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, another major milestone in his career. Victoria Beckham and the couple's three other children are reportedly expected to attend the ceremony, while Brooklyn Beckham's possible absence has sparked fresh speculation about strained relations within the family.

British media reports that the rift between Brooklyn and his parents has deepened in recent months. He and his wife, Nicola Peltz, are said to have distanced themselves from the Beckham family and have been absent from several important family events. However, neither party has released full details of the disagreement.