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Lisa McLoughlin

Brooklyn Beckham’s former coach recalls 'crackers' childhood and fears for 'shy and polite' teenager

Brooklyn Beckham’s former football coach has spoken of his concern for the “shy and polite” teenager he once trained, admitting he felt “quite sad” watching him navigate what he described as a “crackers” life in the public eye.

The 26-year-old reignited tensions with his family earlier this month after releasing a blistering statement in which he said he had no desire to reconcile with his parents and accused them of controlling the narrative around his life.

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