A former Real Madrid teammate of David Beckham found himself unexpectedly quizzed about the Beckham family drama during a post-match press conference after Pafos FC’s Champions League defeat.
The unusual line of questioning caught the manager off-guard, highlighting how the high-profile Beckham feud has even seeped into unrelated football settings.
The incident happened following Pafos’ 1-0 loss to Chelsea, when a reporter attempted to link the Spanish coach’s Real Madrid past to the ongoing Beckham saga.
Albert Celades deflects David Beckham family saga question
When asked about the Beckham situation, the former Real Madrid teammate, now manager of Pafos FC, seemed puzzled by the topic.
“What is this saga? I think the question is not relevant to Pafos FC. I’m sorry,” Celades said.
The club’s media officer quickly stepped in to stop the line of questioning, underlining that off-field celebrity drama had no place in a match-day press conference.
The moment swiftly went viral among fans and media outlets, reflecting how far the Beckham family story has travelled beyond the usual tabloid spaces and into unexpected football contexts.
Manager recalls positive memories with David Beckham
Despite sidestepping the controversial question, the former Real Madrid player turned manager did offer a reflection on his time alongside Beckham at the Spanish giants.
“I have a good memory of him because we spent time together and he was an amazing professional and very good player of course,” he stated.
The brief praise for David Beckham came amid a larger backdrop in which the Beckham family’s private disputes, sparked by comments from Brooklyn Beckham about his relationship with his parents, remain a frequent topic of sport and entertainment coverage.
Fans noted the contrast between the manager’s fond memory and the surprising push to involve him in the latest chapter of that saga.
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