Victoria Beckham opens up about David's alleged affair – as it happened  

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David Beckham recalls the harrowing experience of dealing with tabloid reports in April 2004 that accused him of infidelity.

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He emphasized that these stories were particularly difficult for him to handle.

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David Beckham clarified that he denies the cheating allegations. These allegations put a lot of pressure on their marriage.

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The couple shared that it was the first time they had experienced such intense scrutiny and pressure on their relationship.

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Victoria Beckham has spoken publicly about the rumors for the first time and revealed how it has affected her marriage.

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Victoria described this period as the most challenging time of her marriage. He told that it felt as if the world was against them and at times they even stood against each other.

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Before David transferred to Real Madrid, the couple felt like a united front against the outside world.

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However, their move to Spain changed this situation and they began to feel estranged from each other.

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