David Beckham Reveals How 'Proud' He Is Of His Jewish Heritage

David Beckham has revealed that he takes pride in his Jewish heritage.

The multi-millionaire businessman and former footballer shared recently that his grandfather made sure that his family kept up with certain Jewish traditions, including attending bar mitzvahs.

It comes after the Inter Miami co-owner signed football star Lionel Messi to the team despite heavy competition from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. He also recently marked the 24th anniversary of his marriage to fashion designer Victoria Beckham.

Keep on reading to learn more.

Speaking at the Lira Winston event, which was hosted at St. John's Wood Synagogue, the footballing legend joyfully announced that he was "proud" of his Jewish heritage.

As part of the revelation, Beckham, who shares four kids, Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 20, Cruz, 18, and daughter Harper, 11, with his wife, Victoria, noted that he has actively participated in events within their community and also upholds most of their sacred traditions.

"My grandfather always made sure we would keep up with certain traditions," the Inter Miami co-owner told British producer Ben Winston during a panel at the event, per Marca. "We went to bar mitzvahs and weddings, and I would wear a kippah."

He added, "Every Saturday morning, I used to go to see my grandfather. You'd walk in the house to my grandmother preparing chicken soup and matza balls and latkes."

Beckham then noted the importance of keeping those traditions, saying, "It was always about the family coming together and spending time together."

During the event, Beckham also opened up about signing seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi for Inter Miami.

Bringing the Argentine to the Floridan side had reportedly been in the works since 2019. Eventually, it became a success upon Messi cutting ties with French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain FC at the end of the 2022–2023 season.

"My dream from the word go was to bring the best players in the game to Miami, wherever they were in their career. I made that commitment to our fans," said Beckham, who also noted that he was in Japan when the news went viral.

The multi-hyphenate also mentioned that he was excited about the acquisition, describing it as a "massive moment" for the club.

He added, "So, when you hear that one of the best players, if not the best player, who has won everything in the game, and who is still a great player and still young and doing what he is doing, wants to come play for my team, it was a massive moment."

Signing Messi is one of the many things Beckham is thankful for. The former Real Madrid player recently celebrated his 24th wedding anniversary to fashion designer and Spice Girl Victoria, whom he married in July 1999.

In an Instagram post in the early hours of July 4, he shared a throwback photo of themselves holding their two Rottweiler puppies.

He added the caption, "On this day 4.7.99. 24 years and counting. To the best wife, mummy & drinking partner (most of the time). Happy Anniversary love u so much."

Victoria also penned a cute message for her husband on her page, declaring her unending love for him.

"Still holding hands and still laughing (with you not just at you). I love you so much," read the message, alongside a picture of them holding hands.

According to People magazine, the loved-up couple's anniversary celebration comes five years after they renewed their wedding vows.

They spoke about the event during an interview with BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, revealing that they made the ceremony more intimate, unlike their elaborate first wedding.

"It was a lot more private, about six people there in our house," Beckham said before joking about wearing a matching ensemble with his wife at their first wedding.

During the interview, the footballing legend also noted that having a "strong family unit" and being "brought up with the right values" have helped him and Victoria push through difficult times in their marriage.

He added, "Of course, you make mistakes over the years, and we all know marriage is difficult at times. It's about working through it."