Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie shows off ring on engagement finger
Cruz Beckham and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel have sparked speculation they are engaged.
The couple watched Brazil take on Scotland during the 2026 World Cup at Miami Stadium on Wednesday alongside his father, David.
In photos uploaded to Instagram on Thursday, Jackie, 30, sported a stunning ring on her engagement finger as she cosied up to Cruz, 21.
She wrote: 'Juuuust happy to be here' (sic).
Both Jackie and Cruz wore Brazil football shirts. Jackie was born in São Paulo to a Brazilian mother and a German father. She holds both nationalities and grew up spending her time between Brazil and Germany.
The South American team beat England's neighbours Scotland 3-0.
Cruz Beckham and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel have sparked speculation they are engaged. In photos uploaded to Instagram on Thursday, Jackie, 30, sported a ring on her finger
Jackie sparked speculation when she wore a ring
Even Sir David, 51, who won 115 caps and scored 17 goals for England, appeared to be joining in with the celebrations.
He shared a warm hug with his son in the stands as Jackie also appeared to support Team Beckham by wearing one of Cruz's brother Romeo's INTRA sportswear designs.
Meanwhile, fans were tickled to see Becks swap a traditional pint for a 'fishbowl' glass of red wine as he watched the match.
Music producer Jackie has been dating David and Victoria Beckham's youngest son since last summer, after being introduced by their managers.
And giving more insights into how the couple fell for each other, Jackie answered questions about their initial meeting and first real date last month.
She explained they first met in the studio, with the pair quickly becoming pals before the friendship turned into something more.
'We got put in a writing session and just like both were so obsessed with what we were doing and music,' she recalled. 'We became really good friends and then here we are!'
In response to one of her followers asking to know more about their first date, Cruz could be heard in the background playfully arguing with Jackie over the details.
Both Jackie and Cruz wore Brazil football shirts. Jackie was born in São Paulo to a Brazilian mother and a German father
She wrote: 'Juuuust happy to be here' (sic)
The couple watched Brazil take on Scotland during the 2026 World Cup at Miami Stadium on Wednesday alongside his father, David.
He first insisted it had been at a rooftop cinema, before his girlfriend pushed back and he amended: 'It was! I mean, maybe it was a studio session... The one that went till like 3am.'
Clarifying the answer to fans, Jackie explained: 'So me and Cruz went to the studio and we sat in the studio until 3am, but like you didn't even kiss me!'
She continued: 'We were just sitting there, so I feel that doesn't count as a first date,' as Cruz interrupted to defend himself: 'I was nervous'.
Jackie acknowledged that the studio session was still monumental despite the lack of romantic overtures from Cruz, saying they both knew there were feelings there.
'To be fair we knew though, it felt different from other sessions', she admitted. 'And then the next day we went to a rooftop cinema with friend Stella who third-wheeled us. And that was our first real date.'
Jackie has proven to be a valuable help when it comes to Cruz’s burgeoning music career, contributing to his creative process when it comes to writing songs and promoting them online.
The youngest Beckham boy has earned himself a growing legion of fans after releasing a long awaited debut single in 2025.
The Daily Mail has contacted Cruz's representatives for comment.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
