Romeo Beckham, son of football legend David Beckham and fashion icon Victoria Beckham, recently hinted at an unexpected potential career shift. The 21-year-old footballer took to Instagram to share an intriguing challenge, this time not on the football field but at the darts board. In his post, Romeo Beckham playfully called out rising darts star Luke Littler, 17, for a friendly game of darts, writing “@lukethenukelittler fancy a challenge?” alongside a photo of himself throwing darts.
Luke Littler, who has quickly become a sensation in the world of darts, seemed game for the duel. The 17-year-old, also known as “The Nuke,” responded to Beckham’s challenge with a simple yet suggestive eyeball emoji, signaling his readiness to accept the invitation. The exchange quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing the two young athletes face off in an unexpected sport.
Fans were quick to hype up the potential darts showdown between Beckham and Littler, with some weighing in on who they thought would come out on top. One fan confidently backed Littler, commenting, “Light work this for you, g,” while another predicted a swift end to the contest, saying, “It would only last five minutes…” Another urged the match to happen, stating, “Got to be done, pal.” Clearly, the idea of this sporting crossover has sparked enthusiasm among fans, intrigued to see whether Beckham’s athletic prowess would extend to darts.
Romeo Beckham’s interest in darts isn’t new. The young Beckham has previously shown his enthusiasm for the sport, even being spotted in the audience during the World Darts Championship Final last year, cheering on Littler. His social media was abuzz with support for the young darts champion, as he posted his appreciation for Littler’s performance during the tournament. While Beckham is known for his football talents—having followed in his father’s footsteps with stints at various clubs—his love for darts is becoming increasingly clear.
However, darts isn’t the only thing keeping Romeo Beckham in the headlines lately. The footballer and celebrity has also been at the center of attention due to his relationship with model Mia Regan. Romeo and Mia, who dated for five years, recently made waves when they were spotted holding hands just weeks after announcing their breakup. The couple, who first got together in 2019, had called it quits earlier this year, both sharing statements on their respective Instagram pages in February.
Romeo confirmed their separation with a heartfelt message to fans, stating, “Mooch and I have parted ways after 5 years of love. We still have a lot of respect for each other, and still hold a strong friendship and always will.” The nickname “Mooch” referred to Mia, and his message indicated that, despite the breakup, the two would remain close friends.
Mia Regan, for her part, shared her thoughts on the split, offering a similarly warm and respectful message about their time together. “This is Ro,” she began, referring to Romeo. “We have grown up with each other since we were 16! Love takes different forms and paths as you mature. We aren’t together romantically, but we do share lots and lots of love for one another… after 5 years, we friendzoned each other heheh.” Mia’s statement reflected a mature and amicable parting, emphasizing the deep bond they still share.
Despite their public breakup, it seems the connection between Romeo and Mia remains strong. Though Romeo has reportedly been seen on the celebrity dating app Raya, possibly exploring new romantic avenues, he hasn’t entirely moved on from Mia. In March, Mia posted a photo on Instagram, and Romeo was quick to drop a blue heart emoji in the comments, suggesting that their friendship—and perhaps a deeper connection—still endures.
Their relationship has certainly been through ups and downs. The pair briefly split in 2022 but reconciled shortly thereafter. This on-again, off-again nature of their romance has left many fans wondering whether Romeo and Mia will eventually find their way back to each other once again. For now, though, the two seem to be content maintaining a friendship and supporting one another in their respective careers.
In addition to his burgeoning interest in darts and his personal life making headlines, Romeo is still very much focused on his football career. He currently plays for Brentford B, where he continues to develop his skills on the field. But his recent dalliance with darts, combined with his celebrity status, has fans speculating about what lies ahead for the young Beckham. Whether he will take his darts rivalry with Luke Littler to the next level remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Romeo is exploring different avenues and interests both on and off the football pitch.
As fans eagerly await a potential darts face-off between Romeo Beckham and Luke Littler, the young footballer continues to make waves in both the sporting and celebrity worlds. Whether it’s his passion for football, his newfound love for darts, or his evolving relationship with Mia Regan, one thing is for certain—Romeo Beckham is carving out his own unique path, one that’s as varied and interesting as the family name he carries.