David Beckham left the pitch in tears as he completed the final home match of his 20-year career.
Paris St-Germain's game against Brest was briefly halted as Beckham, captain for the night, was substituted after 81 minutes, his team-mates congregating in the middle of the pitch to applaud him.
After the game, he indicated he expected to be part of the PSG squad next Sunday but did not know whether he would play.
Beckham, who was clearly emotional in the five minutes preceding his substitution, embraced manager Carlo Ancelotti as he made his way off the field to a standing ovation from supporters at the Parc des Princes.
After the game, the former England captain, watched by a crowd including wife Victoria and former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, was repeatedly thrown into the air by his team-mates.
He told Sky Sports: "There's a plastic pitch next weekend. I ruptured my Achilles a few years ago, so it's not great for it. Like I said, tonight was very special. I'll be part of the team next week. Whether I play or not, who knows?"
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