Sir David Beckham sent legal notice

Manchester United fans might be used to drama on and off the pitch, but some stories off the field have a very different kind of intensity.

Social media continues to play a huge role in how public figures navigate personal life, and the line between private and public has never been blurrier.

Over the past year, several high-profile feuds have made headlines, showing how even close family relationships can be tested under public scrutiny.

Celebrities are increasingly using legal channels to protect their personal boundaries, and the Beckham household is the latest example.

The pressure of constant online visibility can amplify disagreements, leading to unusual measures to preserve privacy.

Now, the story of Brooklyn Beckham has taken a dramatic turn.

The aspiring chef has sent his parents, Sir David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, a legal notice stating they may only contact him through lawyers, as reported by The Sun.

A source explained the reasoning behind the move: “Truly, people do not know the full facts of this heart-breaking tale, and think Brooklyn was just being truculent when he blocked his parents.

“The reality is that he issued them with a letter at the end of last summer, asking for any correspondence to go via lawyers only, and wanted to try and make amends privately not publicly.”

The dispute escalated after Victoria “liked” a roast chicken video Brooklyn shared on Instagram, prompting him to block both parents online.

“He felt his parents continued to ignore his wishes and kept mentioning him online instead of reaching out privately,” the source added.

Despite the public fallout, Brooklyn remains in contact with his grandparents and wider family, keeping conversations low-key to avoid further drama.

“Brooklyn absolutely adores them, and knows how much pain this is causing everyone.

“So he has reached out in his own time, but tried to keep it low-key so as not to drag them into it.

“Brooklyn is navigating this soul-crushing ­family feud as best he can but it isn’t easy on anyone.

“Nicola remains his absolute rock.”

The situation has been described as unprecedented, showing just how severe the rift has become.

Sir David Beckham and Victoria are represented by high-profile lawyers, and sources insist the move is about maintaining privacy rather than issuing a threat.

“To be clear, this was a request via lawyers, not a direct legal threat.

“But, naturally, it is an unprecedented move which shows just how bad things have become,” a source said.