Overview

• Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André died in a car crash near the Spain–Portugal border on July 3, prompting tributes across social media.
• Romeo Beckham reshared images of Jota with broken-heart emojis and urged followers not to hold back from love or appreciation, writing “life is too short.”
• Fans interpreted Romeo’s Instagram plea as a cryptic overture to his older brother Brooklyn amid a feud that has kept the family divided.
• Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have skipped key family events since early 2025, including David Beckham’s 50th birthday and his knighthood ceremony.
• David and Victoria Beckham have not publicly responded to Romeo’s messages or reached out to Brooklyn and Nicola, leaving the rift unresolved.