David Beckham has been pictured for the first time wearing a plaster cast after undergoing surgery, as he waved to fans ahead of Inter Miami’s Club World Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.
The 50-year-old was hospitalised last week after being left in ‘unbearable’ pain and requiring surgery to remove a screw embedded in his wrist from an old injury suffered while playing for England 22 years ago.
Beckham, who co-owns Inter Miami, was seen arriving at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium wearing a blue sling with his right hand encased in a plaster cast, but appeared in good spirits as he smiled and greeted supporters before the match.
Miami’s club president was also interviewed pictchside along with fellow co-owner Jorge Mas.
Beckham’s appearance in Atlanta comes just days after wife Victoria, 51, shared a photo of him in hospital recovering from the operation, writing on Instagram: ‘Get well soon daddy’ as he smiled despite the discomfort.
MailOnline recently revealed that the former England captain had experienced worsening pain in recent months, with the embedded screw causing severe discomfort before he was forced to undergo surgery last week.
Despite his recent hospitalisation, Beckham made the trip to Georgia to support his team in one of their biggest games since the club’s formation.
His appearance comes amid a period of family tensions, with ongoing reports of a rift with eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, who did not attend Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations last month.
Beckham, however, ensured his mother Sandra was celebrated on her 76th birthday last week, posting a warm tribute on Instagram and including Brooklyn in the message despite the ongoing family issues.
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