David Beckham made his long-awaited AC Milan debut today as the Serie A giants beat Hamburg 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Dubai.
The former England captain started the game in a Milan midfield that also featured Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Ambrosini and Ronaldinho before being substituted at half-time.
Ronaldinho put the Rossoneri ahead with a 63rd-minute penalty, but Collin Benjamin equalised four minutes later.
Beckham has joined Milan on loan from Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy until 8 March.
He could make his Serie A debut when Milan return to domestic action away to Roma on Sunday evening.
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