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,

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

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.

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.

David Beckham joked about their recent farming adventures, noting that Victoria enjoys sharing content about their chickens

David Beckham recently won the hearts of his fans by showering praise on his wife Victoria Beckham. On September 19, David revealed that it was love at first sight with the fashion designer

David Beckham has heaped praise on his wife Victoria, observing that she's finally "having the success she deserves".