TV host Roman Kemp recently shared a message he received from David Beckham regarding his friendship with Romeo Beckham at a party for the son of the former Manchester United player. Roman, aged 32, disclosed that he plays with Romeo, 23, on a seven-a-side team alongside singer Tom Grennan and former footballer Petr Cech, under the team name Netflix n’ Skills.
Romeo, the son of David and Victoria Beckham, reportedly faces criticism at games due to his famous parents. David Beckham asked Roman to look after Romeo, emphasizing the importance of supporting his teammate. Roman recounted a conversation with David at Romeo’s birthday party, expressing admiration for the soccer icon.
Roman recalled how David approached him at the party, requesting him to watch out for Romeo. Reflecting on the challenges Romeo faces, Roman highlighted the unjust treatment directed at his teammate. He stressed the significance of protecting Romeo from negativity, emphasizing that football should serve as an escape rather than a platform for targeting individuals.
Furthermore, Roman, the son of Martin Kemp and Shirlie Kemp, discussed instances where he has faced backlash himself, advocating for walking away from confrontations. He informed his teammates, some of whom are his school friends, about David’s request to support Romeo, emphasizing the need for solidarity within the team.
In conclusion, Roman praised Romeo’s resilience in the face of adversity, lauding his ability to persevere despite external pressures. Romeo, the second eldest of David and Victoria Beckham’s children, has pursued a football career following his father’s footsteps, training with Arsenal and most recently playing for Brentford.