But the now disappeared World News ran a story 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 allegedly continued to exchange racy texts. Victoria contacted Rebecca, the story claimed, warning her to back off.
So, just months before the Beckhams’ fifth wedding anniversary, the British tabloids had their own field day covering the increasingly explosive cheating allegations, which exploded further after Rebecca’s brother alleged that his sister “confirmed” to him that she had an affair with the soccer star in Spain.
Aides speaking about 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 happy to change these facts.”
