David Beckham’s recent outing with his daughter Harper in Miami has stirred a mix of admiration and criticism online, after the former football star shared moments from their day at an MLS match over the weekend.
Beckham, 49, was joined by 12-year-old Harper as they watched Inter Miami—his team—take on an opponent in what ended up being a tied game. Despite the less-than-victorious result, the two seemed to thoroughly enjoy each other’s company, smiling and chatting throughout the match.
Dressed in a sharp navy suit and a coordinating T-shirt, Beckham looked every bit the stylish club co-owner, while Harper kept things casual and cute in a pink tee and jeans, paired with a bright yellow handbag—channeling her mom Victoria’s fashion-forward flair.
The post, meant to showcase a sweet father-daughter moment, quickly attracted comments on social media. Many praised the obvious closeness between the two. “She looks like such a happy kid, and he seems like a great dad,” one fan wrote. Another commented, “You can really tell how much he cherishes her.”
However, not everyone saw it that way. Some critics zeroed in on Beckham’s affectionate gestures, questioning whether they were age-appropriate as Harper enters her teenage years. One person wrote, “She’s not a little girl anymore—Beckham should be mindful of that.” Another labeled the photos “cringey,” suggesting the displays of affection felt awkward given Harper’s age.
Despite the mixed reactions, the outing highlighted the strong bond between father and daughter—a connection many found heartwarming, even if opinions differed on how it was expressed.
In a similar light, actor Richard Gere made headlines recently after appearing in public with his 24-year-old son, drawing admiration from fans for their rare father-son moment.
