"Name a better duo" - Marcus Smith hangs out with football legend David Beckham in viral moment

Friday, 19 September 2025 at 13:55

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England fly-half Marcus Smith has lit up Instagram after sharing a photo with global football icon David Beckham.The Harlequins star posted the snap on his account, with the pair smiling together in what fans are already calling a “legendary link-up.”

Smith captioned the post with: "Now & Then ? An honour to meet you again @davidbeckham ??" The post is a heart-warming one, as Smith dug into his personal archives for the first time he met 'Becks'. The Harlequin shared the moment as his sporting life went full-circle, as he met back up with the global soccer superstar.

Whilst Marcus Smith boasts an impressive 335k followers on Instagram, David Beckham's global reach is other-worldly. The former England midfielder has an immense 88.1 million followers, which promptly ignited the post across both the rugby and football spheres, sparking thousands of likes and comments within hours.

Both men are known for their flair and creativity in their respective sports, and the post has quickly gone viral. Some high profile names from the world of rugby have been spotted in the flooded comments section. The likes of France playmaker Romain Ntamack and Argentina powerhouse Rodrigo Isgro loved the viral moment, as did Brisbane Broncos rugby league star Jordan Riki and Harlequins' official page.