David and Victoria Beckham are one of the most famous couples in the UK, and not to mention one of the richest couples in the sporting world.
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The iconic duo have been married since 1999, which in the world of showbiz is quite an achievement. As many know, David and Victoria are famous outside of their relationship—one being a football legend and the other a member of a hugely popular girl band in the 90s.
More recently, the couple decided to expand their already incredible property portfolio by purchasing a £60 million mega-mansion in Miami as David co-owns a football club in the Florida city.
As we take a closer look at their massive new home, let’s also have a look at how they continue to make money following their successful careers.
David and Victoria Beckham buy a £60 million Miami mega-mansion
Daily Mail reports that David and Victoria Beckham recently purchased a £60 million mega-mansion in Miami, Florida so that the former footballer can be closer to his team Inter Miami CF, which he co-owns.
The nine-bedroom home was built in 2018 and features a chef’s kitchen, private cinema, gym, spa and swimming pool. David Beckham was seen at the property on Sunday, October 20, arriving in his McLaren 750S which sells for at least £240,000 ($311,000).
The property also has 13 bathrooms, an outdoor kitchen, a rooftop lounge, as well as a waterfront deck and mooring for a yacht. Some of the Beckhams’ neighbours include Shakira and Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees.
This also isn’t the couple’s first home in Miami, indeed, as per Daily Mail, they bought a £18 million, five-bedroom penthouse in downtown Miami in 2020. Their other properties include a £31 million townhouse in London's Holland Park and a £12 million Cotswolds country pile.
How do the Beckhams make their fortune?
You may be wondering how the Beckhams are able to afford such luxuries, well, it is all thanks to their careers and the work they continue to do. As per Metro, in 2023, David and Victoria have a net worth of around £425m combined.
David Beckham
When it comes to David Beckham, he earned a significant amount when he was playing football. As per Metro, when David played for Manchester United, he earned £14m ($17m). He earned a whopping £23m ($29m) during his time at Real Madrid.
When David transferred to LA Galaxy, he received quite the cutback, earning a mere £5.3m ($6.5m) compared to previous years.
While he played for Man United, Beckham signed a lifetime sponsorship with Adidas, which is reportedly worth around £115m. The former footballer has also been endorsed by several companies, including Sainsbury’s, Pepsi, Samsung, Gillette, Maserati, Jaguar, Rolex and Tudor Watches, which all bring in cash.
Moreover, David has done modelling work and in 2022, he was allegedly paid £10m to be a cultural ambassador for Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, for which he faced severe backlash.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham has earned a lot of her fortune through the Spice Girls, as per Metro. Each member allegedly earned £60m a year at the height of their career in the 90s. It was also reported that they earned £50m for their reunion tour in 2008.
Thanks to the Spice Girls, Victoria will continue to earn money through royalties and merchandise. Not only is Victoria a successful pop star, but she is also a successful businesswoman, earning millions thanks to her fashion label Victoria Beckham, which launched in 2008.
As per Metro, by the end of 2022, her company was valued at around £40.9m. Like her husband, Victoria also has brand deals, such as Armani and Estee Lauder.
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Sources used:
Daily Mail: ‘Beckingham Palace... Miami! Grinning David Beckham inspects his new $77m waterfront mega-mansion as he and Victoria plan to take their throne as 'King and Queen of Miami'
Metro: ‘Sponsorship deals, Spice Girls royalties and whisky – what is the Beckhams’ net worth and how did they make their money?’
Yahoo Finance: ‘How the six members of the Beckham family make their money’
