Football: Beckham set for last professional game

David Beckham will bring the curtain down on his glittering carer TONIGHT after Paris Saint-German's final home game of the season against Brest.

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The former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar, 38, announced his retirement from the game on Thursday as reported by oladele.com 

It was thought initially that Beckham would bow out next weekend in PSG's final game of the season at Lorient. But sources close to the superstar have confirmed that this evening's game in the French capital will in fact be his last.

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That may mean no more balls being curled into the back of the net in his trademark style, but the former England captain can console himself with the thought that his earnings are set to soar.

The east London-raised star and his wife Victoria are set to become worth at least £300million with marketing experts predicting his ‘unique’ appeal will last for the next 20 years.

It will mean an ever-upwards trajectory for ‘Brand Beckham’ now that the 38-year-old can concentrate solely on his commercial career.

The Beckhams are already one of the richest celebrity couples in the country with a combined fortune estimated to be worth £190million.

Football: David Beckham brings to an end his glittering career at 38

David Beckham is retiring from football at the age of 38, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career.

The former England captain will call it a day after winning the French league title with Paris St Germain, with whom he toured the French capital celebrating their success earlier this week (right). Beckham said: 'I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level.'

It marks the end of an incredible career that saw him catapulted into the spotlight when he scored a goal from his own half for Manchester United against Wimbledon on the first day of the 1996/97 season. His last minute free kick against Greece in 2001 secured England a place in the 2002 World Cup, which he is seen celebrating in the main picture below.

The move means Beckham will be able to spend more time with his family - former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, his daughter Harper (both pictured with him left) and their sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo.