David Beckham is thrown into the air after his last match, with the French team also celebrating the league title (AFP/Getty Images)

The former England captain is to retire from playing

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David Beckham goes past Xavi and Lionel Messi in Paris

PSG midfielder David Beckham looks at ease on his Champions League return - next up, the Nou Camp

Midfielder hadn't played Champions League quarter-final for nine years but didn't look out of place and clearly loved the occasion against Barcelona

Barcelona's goalkeeper Victor Valdes is unable to react to PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi's defelcted shot

PSG must sustain high tempo at Nou Camp against Barcelona says Carlo Ancelotti

The French side recorded a 2-2 draw in Paris

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored PSG's first

PSG 2 Barcelona 2 match report: David Beckham holds hopes French side can deny Barca Champions League semi spot

The French side twice came from behind to remain firmly in the tie

David Beckham

Bayern Munich rev up for Juventus Champions League test

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Carlo Ancelotti keen to keep David Beckham at Paris Saint-Germain

The Paris Saint-Germain manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is hopeful David Beckham will stay with the French giants into next season.

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Manchester United scored the opening goal of the game

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England team-mate Lescott says striker is too experienced to be sent off for a second time

Michael Owen scores against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup

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His purpose was brilliant and unadorned. He came to score

<b>Wayne Rooney - £50m</b><br/>
Aged 16, Wayne Rooney thundered a 30 yard shot past former England goalkeeper David Seaman to end Arsenal's unbeaten run and with it announce himself to the world. He moved to Manchester United a couple of years later and has been considered a key member of the side ever since.

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<b>Wayne Rooney - £50m</b><br/>
Aged 16, Wayne Rooney thundered a 30 yard shot past former England goalkeeper David Seaman to end Arsenal's unbeaten run and with it announce himself to the world. He moved to Manchester United a couple of years later and has been considered a key member of the side ever since.

The 10 richest footballers in the Premier League

Goal.com have released their annual rich list

<b>David Beckham - £175m</b><br/>
The Former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder played an important role in both teams' success domestically and in European competitions. David Beckham recently signed a five month deal with Paris Saint-Germain and committed his entire salary to a local children's charity.

The 50 richest footballers in the world

Goal.com have released their annual rich list, with a familiar name still at the top

PSG's Ezequeil Lavezzi celebrates his goal against Valencia in the Champions League

PSG must improve if they want Champions League dream to continue

The French side won 3-2 on aggregate against Valencia, but were far from convincing

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