Beckham gives villa to Posh’s parents

British newspaper the News of the World reports that England footballer David Beckham has given his villa on the Palm Jumeirah to his in-laws. The tabloid says that as the former Manchester United star is now playing in the USA he has realised that he will be unable to spend any time at the luxury home and decided to let Victoria Beckham’s parents enjoy it.

The paper says that Beckham purchased the villa in 2002 for £800,000, though it is widely believed that it was given to him by developers Nakheel as part of a public relations campaign. Other English footballers owning homes on the development include Joe Cole, David James, Gary Neville, and Michael Owen.