David Beckham devastated after his son Romeo told him he’s not interested in football

David Beckham and Romeo

David Beckham said he had mixed feelings when his son Romeo told him he no longer wanted to play football.

The sport star said the 13-year-old, who models clothes for fashion giant Burberry, has other passions in life.

Beckham also spoke about his eldest son Brooklyn, saying “photography is his passion” - a pursuit evident on the 16-year-old’s Instagram account which has more than five million followers.

The former Manchester United player told the Radio Times Christmas issue: “The other day Romeo turned round to me and said he didn’t want to play football any more.

"Part of me was devastated but part of me was relieved, too.

“He’s got other passions and I like that.”

Beckham, 40, has two other children - 10-year-old Cruz and four-year-old Harper - with wife Victoria.

He also spoke about the scandal-hit Fifa.

“There’s a lot still to be done," he said.

"It’s such a mess that it’s going to take a while to sort out. For me to see the game, the way it’s been treated and looked after, is devastating. It’s disgusting.”

Asked about the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and in Qatar in 2022 which have been tainted by corruption claims, Becks said: “Whether it’s corrupt or not, those countries have been chosen. People need to get behind that.

"It’s all about bringing football to new countries. I think they should stick with it.”