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Former footballer David Beckham took to Instagram Sunday to praise his mother Sandra and wife Victoria Beckham in honor of the U.K.’s Mother’s Day.

While sharing a shot of their children – sons Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and daughter Harper, 4 – the soccer star, 40, wrote, “17 years ago our brood started and these little ones have the most amazing mummy that they love so much.”

He added: “And I love her for many reasons but the main one is because she gave me the most amazing children … Happy mama’s day as the little ones would say.”

As well, he posted a throwback photo with his own mum.

“Happy Mother’s Day mum… You have been my number one fan from day one but more importantly your support , honesty , and tireless love for not just me and my sisters but for your grand kids which really shows the type of person you are … Amazingly generous .. Thank you for being my mum,” he wrote.

Brooklyn also shared a sweet message for his famous mum.

“Happy Mother’s Day mum.You love,protect and inspire me every day.I love you so much X,” he Instagrammed the image.

17 years ago our brood started and these little ones have the most amazing mummy that they love so much … And I love her for many reasons but the main one is because she gave me the most amazing children … Happy mama’s day as the little ones would say ????????

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Mar 6, 2016 at 12:44am PST

Happy Mother’s Day mum… You have been my number one fan from day one but more importantly your support , honesty , and tireless love for not just me and my sisters but for your grand kids which really shows the type of person you are … Amazingly generous .. Thank you for being my mum ?? A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Mar 6, 2016 at 12:05am PST

Happy Mother’s Day mum.You love,protect and inspire me every day.I love you so much X

A photo posted by Brooklyn Beckham (@brooklynbeckham) on Mar 6, 2016 at 1:12am PST

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