David Beckham's Lonely LA Night: Pensive Star Dines Solo After Heartbreakingly Close Call with Son Brooklyn

 Sat alone, Sir David Beckham appeared deep in thought under the glow of the fluorescent lights in a late-night sandwich shop in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The 50-year-old had narrowly missed coming face-to-face twice with his estranged son, Brooklyn, for the first time since May, after they both visited the same hotel on Monday.

Sir David, who has been left heartbroken by the rift with the 27-year-old, wore a simple white t-shirt as he dined solo at Fat Sal’s, a restaurant not far from his son's £12million mansion in Beverly Hills.

A source told the Daily Mail:' While David didn't know where Brooklyn was, he knew he was in the same city so of course it was sad.

'So much of Brooklyn's childhood was spent in LA, it was a happy time for the Beckhams. Bow David is there without his son.'

The former England Captain, who is in LA filming an advert for Lays crisps, checked into the five-star hotel late on Sunday night, after arriving from his skiing trip in British Columbia with his middle son Romeo, 23.

On Monday morning, the former footballer had an early start to get to his filming location five miles away in Santa Monica to record the advert for the snack company - the sponsor of the forthcoming World Cup.

A few hours later, Brooklyn arrived at the hotel to have breakfast and to relax by the pool after he had partied into the early hours at his godfather Sir Elton John’s Oscars party with his wife, Nicola Peltz.

Sir David arrived back to dine with friends at the world-famous Polo Lounge restaurant at 6pm - three hours after his son was last seen at the hotel by an onlooker.

Friends of the Beckhams say that Sir David 'had no idea' that Brooklyn had been at the hotel when he arrived on either occasion.

Sir David and his son haven't spoken since last May, when Brooklyn and Nicola snubbed his 50th birthday celebrations. The couple's lawyers wrote to the Beckhams' legal team demanding that they only converse through them.

Shortly before Christmas, Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram and in January he posted a brutal, bombshell six-page letter on the social media platform in which he claimed Sir David and Victoria controlled him for most of his life, tried to split him and Nicola up and left him embarrassed when his mother danced 'inappropriately' with him during his first dance at his wedding. She denies her son's allegations.

Holly Ramsay parties at fashion event in first outing since her husband Adam Peaty's sister Bethany broke her silence on family feud

 Holly Ramsay has stepped out for the first time since her husband Adam Peaty's sister spoke about his feud with his family, as she attended the French Connection SS26: Join Our Club event on Wednesday.

The influencer, 26, joined stars including Vanessa White for the launch at Perola in London to celebrate the release of the brand's new collection.

In the weeks leading up to his wedding to Holly, Adam was involved in a bitter fallout with his mum Caroline, 60, which saw him disinvite her and the rest of his family - bar his sister - from his wedding in December.

However, Holly has brushed off the drama and has been making the most of her first few months of married life, even supporting Adam at an International Swim Meet over the weekend.

The daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay posed in a stylish black fitted top and flowing cream pleated skirt, teamed with pointed-toe heels.

Holly's outing was her first since Adam's sister Bethany spoke out about her mother's feud with the Ramsay family.

Bethany Peaty was accused of 'betraying' her family when she pledged her allegiance to her brother, having attended sister-in-law Holly Ramsay's hen do and their wedding at Bath Abbey in December. 

Now, Beth has shared her heartbreak over the ongoing rift, revealing she's been divided between loyalties towards her mother and Olympian brother.

While the tension shows no signs of easing between the sparring members, Beth told the Daily Mail that she has now made peace with her mother Caroline, 60, for the sake of her children.  

Beth, a carer who has an eight-year-old son and five-year-old daughter, told the Daily Mail it has been a 'very difficult time', adding, 'I'm caught right in the middle of the row.

'But I've made up with mum really for the children. They adore her and she is a great grandma and a good mum.'

Beth, who is engaged to partner Daniel Rogerson, 37, said it was 'very sad' that Adam had banned their mother from the wedding, saying: 'It was a shame and very sad she couldn't go.'

She hinted she had tried to act as a go between the warring pair, but said she couldn't help, noting, 'we as Peatys are very strong minded people'.

Beth admitted that her head was turned by all the glitz and glamour of a celebrity world, yet a family source claimed that she has since distanced herself from the Ramsay clan. 

In response, Beth shared: 'It's a wonderful world, a very different one to the one we know.'

Of her new relatives - chef Gordon Ramsay, wife Tana and influencer daughter Holly - she said: 'They are a good family and made me feel very welcome.'

She added that she had 'no idea' when she would become a bride and marry her fiancé, saying: 'I don't know when we are getting married - it won't be on the Ramsay scale!'

Beth's comments come as a family source claimed that she had been 'a bit of a snake'. 

They told the Daily Mail: 'Beth had a glimpse into a different life and sold her soul by backing Adam to be part of it.

'She's come running back to mum and they have reconciled.' 

The mother-of-two had attended the Ramsays' wedding ceremony as maid of honour, with Beth and Holly's two sisters, policewoman Megan and aspiring chef Tilly, all wowing in floor-length red satin dresses.

UCL: Barcelona breeze past Newcastle 7-2 to eliminate third English side

FC Barcelona produced a breathtaking attacking masterclass to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, defeating Newcastle United 7-2 in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday evening. The emphatic victory sealed an 8-3 aggregate triumph for Hansi Flick's side, eliminating the third English club from this season's competition.

After a tightly contested first leg that ended 1-1 at St James' Park, Barcelona took control in front of their passionate home supporters. The match exploded into life early, with Raphinha opening the scoring in the 6th minute. Newcastle responded strongly through Anthony Elanga's brace (15' and 28'), briefly putting pressure on the hosts, while Marc Bernal restored parity for Barça in the 18th minute.

The first half remained end-to-end, with Lamine Yamal converting a crucial penalty in stoppage time (45'+7') to give Barcelona a slender 4-2 lead at the interval.

The second half belonged entirely to the Blaugrana. A dominant performance saw them add three more goals without reply: Fermín López (51'), Robert Lewandowski (56' and 61'), and Raphinha completing his double (72'). The relentless attacking waves overwhelmed Newcastle's defense, turning the tie into a statement victory.

Raphinha was named Player of the Match for his two goals and tireless performance, while Lewandowski's brace underlined his clinical finishing. Young stars Lamine Yamal and Fermín López also shone, contributing goals and creativity in a display that showcased Barcelona's blend of youth and experience.

**Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona Head Coach**, said: "This was a special night. We knew Newcastle would fight hard after their strong showing in the first leg, but our players showed incredible quality and character. Scoring seven goals in a Champions League knockout match is something to be proud of. We're excited for the quarter-finals and ready for the next challenge."

The result marks Barcelona's progression to the last eight, where they will face either Atlético Madrid or Tottenham Hotspur. It also continues their impressive run under Flick, highlighting their credentials as serious contenders for European glory.

Newcastle's brave campaign ends here, but Eddie Howe's side can take positives from their European adventure, having pushed one of Europe's elite clubs in both legs.

FC Barcelona now turn their focus to the quarter-final draw and continuing their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts.

Chelsea crushed as PSG seal 8-2 aggregate win to reach UCL quarter-finals

Chelsea were comprehensively eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after a 3-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain sealed an 8-2 aggregate loss in their round-of-16 tie.

The result marks one of Chelsea’s heaviest defeats in European competition, as PSG delivered a clinical performance at Stamford Bridge to end the contest early.

Fast start leaves Chelsea with no way back

PSG wasted no time asserting control, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opening the scoring in the sixth minute after capitalising on hesitant defending.

The visitors doubled their advantage just eight minutes later when Bradley Barcola finished superbly, effectively putting the tie beyond Chelsea before the midway point of the first half.

Despite efforts from Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and Trevoh Chalobah, the hosts were unable to respond, while PSG remained dangerous on the counter.

Chelsea struggle despite efforts

Chelsea continued to create chances through Joao Pedro and Jorrel Hato, but defensive lapses and midfield turnovers proved costly.

Head coach Liam Rosenior made changes at half-time and later withdrew key players, signalling the scale of the challenge facing his side.

PSG maintained control and limited Chelsea’s attacking threat, while continuing to exploit space on the break.

Mayulu adds gloss as PSG cruise through

Substitute Senny Mayulu completed the scoring with a composed finish late in the second half, extending PSG’s dominance across both legs.

Chelsea’s night worsened further when Chalobah was forced off with an ankle injury, leaving the hosts to finish the match with 10 men.

PSG progress to the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of the tie between Liverpool and Galatasaray, while Chelsea exit the competition after a heavy and sobering defeat.

Groundbreaking for the reconstruction of Army Children’s School and Dodan Barracks Primary School, led by the Fuad Atanda-Lawal Foundation:

  Groundbreaking for the reconstruction of Army Children’s School and Dodan Barracks Primary School, led by the Fuad Atanda-Lawal Foundation: