David Beckham praises Arsenal’s Champions League run but won’t be supporting Gunners in UCL semis

Inter Miami co-owner and legend David Beckham from Manchester United have praised Arsenal after they had defeated Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and admitted that it is “great to see an English team” in the semi-final of the competition. Arsenal won a 5-1 total victory on Real Madrid this month to reach the semi-final for the first time since 2009 and is also the first English side since the Manchester City team that won the Champions League two years ago to go far into the competition. Although Beckham played for Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal’s upcoming opponent Paris Saint-Germain, he was happy for the Gunners part because one of his sons is a fervent supporter.

“I think it’s great to see an English team in the semi -final,” he said during an appearance at the UEFA Champions League today after the game. “It is clear that if they continue and clearly beat PSG and reach the final, I think it will be a special thing for them as a club, for Mikel [Arteta] As a manager and for the team and the performances they have done this year in the Champions League, but I clearly know my son is watching, so I hope they do well in the Champions League, but they come across PSG, so I know who I will support the night, but we always want English teams to do well. It is such a special competition. “

Beckham also praised the Gunners for their versions in the two legs against Real Madrid, even if it created an uncomfortable viewing experience with his Arsenal-supporting son and his friend.

“I think a praise for people actually expected a comeback, you know?” He said about Real Madrid. “It is what they all said in Madrid, the day of the game and the run -up to it, but in all honesty the two games deserved it, Arsenal deserved it. I think [Arteta]So they deserved it, but today I expected a little more a comeback, but it just didn’t mean. They have managed the game so well and great performance of all defense and then clearly with Declan [Rice] and Bukayo [Saka]I think it was an exceptional achievement away from home. “

‘Beckham and Friends Live’ comes to Paramount+

Beckham today checked in the UEFA Champions League after the game while he is preparing for “Beckham and Friends Live”, an alternative live broadcast that is broadcast Paramount+ For the semi -final and final.

The show is organized by Kate Scott, the anchor of the UEFA Champions League Today Show, and will contain Beckham next to some guests while enjoying the last stages of Europe’s top club competition. The first two editions of “Beckham and Friends Live” will take place in London for the second legs of the semi -final on 6 and 7 May before the show goes to Munich on 31 May for the final of the Allianz Arena.

Beckham still plays his cards close to his chest to the friends who will join him, but he took the time to offer a small preview of the show.

“I am really looking forward to being a few friends, few glasses of wine and watching the game and the great conversation,” he said.