David Beckham retires on a high

Retiring midfielder David Beckham declared tonight's match at the Parc des Princes "couldn't have been any more perfect".

What next for David Beckham?

With professional football now behind him and money not an issue, what could David Beckham turn his hand to now?

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David Beckham hoisted into air after final whistle

David Beckham was hoisted aloft and thrown in the air by his younger team-mates at Paris Saint-Germain as he finished his final home game winning 3-1 against Stade Brestois.

Paris Saint-Germain's throw David Beckham up into the air after the final whistle. Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

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Emotional Beckham retires after winning home game

An emotional David Beckham has finished his last home game as his team Paris Saint-Germain beat Stade Brestois 3-1.

The entire Parc des Prince stadium rose to applaud and cheer Beckham before the team gathered around to embrace him as he retired from football.

Paris Saint-Germain's David Beckham (right) comes under pressure from Stade Brestois' Abel Khaled. Credit: PA Wire

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Family turn up to support Beckham in final home game

Retiring midfielder David Beckham's family has turned up to support him in his final home game, captaining Paris Saint-Germain.

Beckham announced his retirement midweek with coach Carlo Ancelotti confirming he would play in tonight's final match at the Parc des Princes this season.

Victoria beckham in the stands with daughter Harper Beckham. Credit: PA Wire
Victoria Beckham's mum Sandra (left) and sister Joanne in the stands. Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

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Beckham captains Paris St-German in final home game

David Beckham is playing in Paris Saint-Germain's final home game of the season against Stade Brestois, as he announced his announced his retirement on Thursday.

David Beckham plays his last home game for Paris Saint-Germain. Credit: Dargent Vincent/ABACA/Press Association Images

A statement from PSG on the eve of tonight's game, however, also confirmed the 38-year-old former England captain would lead out the team in what could be his final match of a decorated career.

"David Beckham will wear the captain's armband tonight during his last match at the Parc des Princes," the statement read.

"A tribute will be paid to British midfielder who announced this week he would take his retirement at the end of this season".

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PR guru predicts bright future for 'Brand Beckham'

PR and brand consultant Mark Borkowski said "Brand Beckham" showed no signs of flagging despite the footballer's retirement:

Whatever David Beckham chooses to do it's going to make news. There's still gold to be plundered.

It's not about how successful he is on the pitch and it hasn't been for some time.

Forget all the footballing iconography and him posing in his underpants, he's a very powerful figure in terms of charitable causes. All sorts of causes could benefit from his brand.

But while he's still got his looks, youth and energy I think he will be linked more to media than perhaps causes.

– Mark Borkowski
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