England soccer star David Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl singer Victoria Beckham, are expecting their fourth child in summer, media reports said Monday.


Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star David Beckham sits with his wife Victoria as they watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the San Antonio Spurs during Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference final basketball playoff series in Los Angeles in this May 23, 2008 file photo. David and Victoria Beckham are expecting their fourth child this summer, her spokeswoman said on January 9, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
A message on David Beckham's Facebook page said: "I've got some great news to tell you all. Victoria and I are expecting our fourth child this summer. The boys are very excited about the arrival of a new brother or sister."

Jo Milloy, a spokeswoman for Victoria Beckham, confirmed the news, saying both their families were "naturally delighted" with the announcement of a fourth child, according to media reports.

David Beckham, 35, the former Manchester United star and England captain, has been married to Victoria Adams, 36, now a fasion icon, since 1999.

The couple already have three boys: Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, 8, and Cruz, 5.

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