David Beckham breaks down in tears during last ever football match (Photos)

He broke hearts up and down the country last week as he announced his retirement from football.

And David Beckham proved just how much his career had meant to him on Saturday as he broke down in tears after playing his last ever professional game.

Coming off the pitch after captaining Paris St Germain during their final home game, the 38-year-old started crying as wife Victoria and children Romeo, Brooklyn, Cruz and Harper watched on.

The footballing superstar ended his 22-year-career on a high as he was tossed into the air by his teammates, before being joined on the pitch by his three sons.

Speaking after the match, David said that he was looking forward to spending a few months off with his family, but stayed tight-lipped about what he would be doing after that.

Addressing PSG fans after collecting a winners medal, Beckham said: 'I want to say thank you to everybody in Paris - to my team-mates, to the staff, to the fans.

'It's been very special to finish my career here. It could not have been any more special.

'I just feel that it's the right time [to retire]. I feel that I've achieved everything that I could in my career. I wanted to go out as a champion. I've finished my career in a team that has treated me like I've been here for 10 years.

Beckham, capped 115 times for England and the man who helped London secure the 2012 Olympics, chose the colours red, white and blue to represent the Union Jack, with the flag embossed on the heel.

As well as his children's names, the boots are also emblazoned with the significant numbers from his playing career with Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy: 7, 23 and 32.

Announcing his retirement on Thursday, 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.

'If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy. I'm fortunate to have realised those dreams.