United Kingdom, April 1 -- David Beckham kicked off his 50th birthday celebrations by throwing a glitzy party in Miami, Florida.

The former footballer gathered his friends and family for a black-tie bash at the city's Cipriani Socialista lounge on Monday (31.03.25) more than a month before he hits the milestone on May 2 - with the sports star attending alongside his wife Victoria, who turned 50 last year, and their daughter Harper, 13, and sons Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20.

Victoria wrote in a post on Instagram: "What a way to begin the first of many celebrations for David, surrounded by friends and family ... Kisses from Miami!"

David added: "So I thought I'd start celebrating slightly early , such a special night in Miami. So lucky to hav...