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,

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.

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.

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.