Romeo Beckham, son of Manchester United icon David Beckham, has made the surprising decision to retire from football at just 22 years old.

After a brief career on the pitch, the former Brentford winger has chosen to pursue a new path in the fashion industry, following in the footsteps of his mother, renowned designer Victoria Beckham.

Romeo’s football journey began in Arsenal’s youth academy in 2015, before he moved to the Inter Miami academy in 2021, where he spent two years playing with the reserve team.

In the summer of 2023, he joined Brentford’s B team, showing promise as a winger.

However, his passion for fashion has been a consistent theme throughout his life.

Even at the age of 10, Romeo was involved in a Burberry Kids campaign, and by 2011, he had already gained recognition as one of Britain’s best-dressed men, ranking 26th on a prestigious list.

In 2021, Romeo signed a significant £1.2 million endorsement deal with Puma, becoming one of the brand’s ambassadors.

That same year, he graced the cover of L’Uomo Vogue and added modelling work with Yves Saint Laurent to his portfolio.

His flair for fashion continued to grow, and recently, Romeo signed a lucrative contract with a top Parisian fashion agent, Safe Management.

Despite enjoying his time at Brentford, Romeo has decided to fully immerse himself in the fashion world, a career that has long been a passion of his.

While stepping away from professional football, Romeo remains committed to Brentford Penguins, a team that provides opportunities for players with Down Syndrome.

His transition marks a new chapter in his life, where he will continue to build on his growing influence in the fashion industry while maintaining his connection to football through his charitable work.

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The Flying Eagles are gearing up for the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo, which will determine the representative for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The team began their preparations last week in Abuja, following Zubairu’s appointment as head coach in August.

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Speaking to beIN Sports, Yorke said, “We’re far from winning the Premier League. After Ten Hag’s first season, we believed he could lead us forward, but that hasn’t happened. Yes, we won the FA Cup last season, but that doesn’t make us a strong team. The way we play, our league position, and our goal stats are the worst in the club’s Premier League history since 1992.”