David Beckham showed his true colours after meeting Niall Horan for the first timeFormer One Direction member Niall Horan has admitted he felt extremely anxious ahead of his first encounter with David Beckham. When questioned about the most celebrated footballer to have attended a One Direction performance, Horan immediately responded: "Becks." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWhen Scholes enquired whether he'd been scanning the crowd for the England legend whilst on stage, Horan confessed: "I was definitely looking for him. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe wrote: "Met our footballing hero! Mr David Beckham!

Source: Express February 21, 2026 06:48 UTC