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As the family prepare to move to Los Angeles, David Beckham has bid an emotional farewell to Old Trafford, the Manchester United stadium where he kicked off his spectacular footballing career.

Accompanied by his wife Victoria, the 31-year-old midfielder received a raptuous reception when he took to the pitch at half-time on Tuesday to make a heartfelt speech. Owing to injury, David was unable to play in the charity match, which pitted the top of the table Manchester United side against a European XI to raise funds for children's charities, but he was certainly the star of the night.

Having waved goodbye to his legions of devoted European fans, David can now look forward to meeting a whole new crowd of football supporters across the ocean.