David Beckham steals a cheeky glimpse at scantily-dressed cheerleader - Daily Mail

March 01, 2019 at 03:15AM

He may have retired from football, but David Beckham is still a massive sports fan.

And on Wednesday the British star, 43, was spotted enjoying the Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans basketball game at LA's Staples Center.

Sitting in the best seats in the house, David's courtside position meant he not only got a prime view of LeBron James and co in action, but also the famous cheerleaders.

He's a fan! David Beckham was spotted enjoying the Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans basketball game, and the cheerleaders, at LA's Staples Center on Wednesday

David, who has been married to former Spice Girl Victoria for almost twenty years, was seen having a cheeky look at the cheerleaders dressed in their tiny purple outfits as they ran past.

Meanwhile David's best friend Dave Gardner, who is engaged to actress Liv Tyler, took a different tack as he spent a lot of his time engrossed in his phone during the cheer routine.

The best pals looked like they had the time of their life at the game, with David laughing and sharing jokes with his pals before the Lakers 125 to 119 win.

VIP: Sitting in the best seats in the house, David's courtside position meant he not only got a prime view of LeBron James and co in action, but also the famous cheerleaders

Putting on a show: David, who has been married to former Spice Girl Victoria for almost twenty years, was seen having a cheeky look at the cheerleaders

It's been a relaxing couple of weeks for David and his family, who recently returned from a half term ski break in the French resort of Saint Gervais.

The doting dad took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a slew of snaps with his children while on the slopes.

The footballer beamed with pride as he cuddled his daughter Harper, seven, on top of a snowy mountain, before taking photos with his sons; Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 16, Cruz, 14, and wife Victoria, 44.

Boys' night: The father of four broke out into a huge smile as he joked with his pals

VIP treatment: David was surrounded by the gorgeous girls during the finale cheer

Must not look: Meanwhile David's best friend Dave Gardner, who is engaged to actress Liv Tyler, took a different tack as he spent a lot of his time engrossed in his phone

The family getaway comes after Victoria brushed off 'nonsense' claims about her marriage to David in a new interview, insisting they are 'stronger together'.

The mother-of-four said the couple realise their 'family unit' is the most important thing in their lives.

She told Entertainment Tonight: 'We both realise that we are stronger together than we are as individuals.

Me time: The star has been enjoying some time in LA after returning from a half term ski break with his wife Victoria and four children

Courtside: David is a huge sports fan, regularly attending games during his trips to the US

Eyes on the game! David had a look of concentration on his face as the action unfolded

Joker: The former footballer was dressed in sporty style, showing off his expensive sneakers

Not feeling it? His BFF Dave looked exhausted though, yawning at one point

'Would either of us be in the position that we are in now had we not met and been together all those years ago? It's all about the family unit.'

Victoria went on to say they're used to being plagued with rumours about their marriage, but don't pay any attention to them.

'People have been making things up about our relationship for 20 years, so David and I are pretty used to ignoring the nonsense and just carrying on as normal,' she explained.'

History: It's not the first time Beckham has been spotted ogling the Lakers cheerleaders, previously pictured at a 2008 game

Eyes forward: The star had an awkward moment at another 2008 game trying to avert his eyes while sitting next to his wife Victoria

Doting dad: It's been a relaxing couple of weeks for David and his family, who recently returned from a half term ski break in the French resort of Saint Gervais