David Beckham told PEOPLE he 'absolutely' fell in love with his wife Victoria Beckham at first sight. The soccer star spoke to PEOPLE at Stella Artois' Let's Do Dinner event at Cipriani in New York City on Thursday,

From the moment their eyes met, it was clear that David Beckham, 49, and Victoria Beckham, 50, were destined to be together. The former professional football player revealed that the instant he saw the singer at a football match — when he was playing for Manchester United — he realized she was The One.

Victoria Beckham fears her and David are 'growing apart' as they continue to live 'separate lives.' Read more at heatworld.com.

David Beckham shared the insights into his romantic aspects of life with his wife, Victoria Beckham. The actor-athlete revealed that it was love at first sight for him when he met Victoria in 1997.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham shared the adorable anecdote about her football star husband in the new Vogue documentary

David Beckham revealed he fell for Victoria Beckham at first sight, and couldn't help but be captivated by her in part because she was a Spice Girl.

While they're not afraid to call each other out and to share the struggles they've experienced, they're also not afraid to express the sweet love they have for each other. Exhibit A on Victoria's last birthday, David penned a tear-jerking message to her on Instagram.