DAVID BECKHAM ENDED his career in a fitting manner as Paris Saint Germain claimed the French Ligue 1 title.
The English midfielder played 81 minutes of PSG’s 3-1 victory over Brest and was afforded a warm reception from the home support when Carlo Ancelotti called him ashore for the final time.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, part of a league-winning side for the 10th time, scored a brace for PSG in a routine victory that set the stage for an emotional Beckham farewell.
The whole Beckham clan were in attendance at the game and joined the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder on the pitch for photos and post-match celebrations. Also spotted in the stands was former President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. He, wisely, remained in his seat for the celebrations.
Beckham allowed the tears to flow as he bid adieu to a professional football career of 21 seasons. Here are some of the best videos and pictures from the night of celebration in Paris:
Carlo Ancelotti greets Beckham as the leaves the pitch. (Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)
YouTube credit: OmranRights
With an English flag draped over his shoulders, Beckham salutes the crowd. (Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)
Getting the bumps from his PSG teammates. (Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)
He recovered in time to pose for pictures with his children, Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo. (Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)
Getting into a rhythm now, should have been game over against wolves in the first half Monday, back in the groove now, shuts that thick agbonlahor up now with his bielsa a great coach is a myth comment on sky, get back to gobbling greilish ya muppet
@Didithedevil: horrible comment.
@Bob Cummings: Explain…
Had reservations about what Leeds would do but Bielsa has really worked magic. It’s like he has focused on perfecting players strengths than wasting time on improving weaknesses. There are few teams that could comfortably commit too many players to attack their defence because of Leeds swift precise and deadly attacking and counter attacking. Much as I love the blades and Wilder I’m jealous seeing the way they play. No fluke, a masterplan of a few years in the making.
@Pat Ryan: Bielsa and the way he has Leeds playing has restored my faith in the beautiful game, they are a joy to watch and I’m so glad Bamford has proven me wrong
MOT
Bielsa is a tactical genius. MOT
Ha ha unreal second half from Leeds. Destroyed them
Call him up quick
@Seagoat returns: he has said he wants to play for England. According to balls.ie
Bamford for Ireland
#alaw or for those not familiar with Irish Leeds fans, “all Leeds aren’t we.”
Looking forward to getting back to the Peacock et cetera when normality returns. Meanwhile tonight and nights like this will do just fine.
@sean de paore: I would rather do the crush In Billy’s Bar than the Peacock any day. But I do get your drift… MOT #INBIELSAWETRUST
Is he Irish (yet)?
What a time to be a Leeds fan,pity we can’t be in grounds,then premier League would see an athmospere,bielsa is god
Service crew
Get your coat on and get moving
Get your coat on and ger moving
Looks really bad