But the now gone World News published an article in April 2004 detailing, via a source identified as a so-called “close family friend,” several sexual encounters David and Rebecca allegedly had after that night at the club in 2003, after which they continued to exchange racy texts. Victoria contacted Rebecca, according to the story, warning her to back off.
So, with the Beckhams’ fifth wedding anniversary just months away, the British tabloids were having a field day covering the increasingly explosive cheating allegations, which exploded further after Rebecca’s brother claimed his sister “confirmed” to him that she had an affair with the soccer star in Spain.
Aides speaking on behalf of the family said Victoria’s subsequent trip to Switzerland was a long-planned vacation with her parents and mother-in-law. not a hasty escape from the public eye.
With the scandal refusing to go away, David broke his silence, saying in a statement: “Over the past few months, I have become accustomed to reading more and more ridiculous stories about my private life… The simple truth is that I am very happily married. I have a wonderful wife and two very special children. There is nothing a third party can do to change these facts.”
