David Beckham burst into floods of tears as he played his final ever game as a professional footballer in Paris this evening.
The
38-year-old was given the honour of captaining Paris St Germain during
their final home game of the season against Brest and paid an emotional
farewell as he brought the curtain down on a career spanning more than
20 years.
With his wife
Victoria and their four children Romeo, Brooklyn, Cruz and Harper,
watching from the stand, Beckham was given a standing ovation by players
and fans from both sides as he left the pitch to be substituted in the
second half.
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Tearful goodbye: A hugely emotional David Beckham wept as he left the pitch during his final game as a professional footballer
Heartbreak: Beckham hugs teammate Lucas before leaving the pitch at the Parc des Princes in Paris
Respect: Beckham was given a standing ovation by players from both sides and fans as he left the field
Farewell: The former England captain waves goodbye to fans after 20 years in the game
Afterparty: The celebrations began as Beckham was tossed in the air by his teammates after the game
A visibly upset Beckham was inconsolable as he left the field on 81 minutes.
The
game came to an impromptu halt as PSG players surrounded him and hugged
the former England captain by one before he walked off.
Beckham
had looked emotional before the game, waving to the crowds and blowing
kisses to his fans during the warm up for his final match.
As
his name was read out over the stadium's speaker system, PSG fans gave
out a huge cheer and continued to chant 'Stay David, Stay' throughout
the match.
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