( CNN ) -- With tears streaming down his face , David Beckham said farewell in his final home game as a professional footballer Saturday . Made captain for the night by Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti , he played his full part in a 3-1 win for the new French champions over Brest . But on 82 minutes , with the realization that his glittering 847-game career was winding down , the raw emotion of the moment got the better of the most iconic player of his generation . Given a standing ovation by the near 45,000 strong capacity crowd in the Parc des Princes , Beckham hugged teammates and opponents before being substituted by Ezequiel Lavezzi . Family and friends , including his pop star wife Victoria , were in the stands to watch him as was former French president Nicolas Sarkozy . He had even donned a special pair of commemorative boots for the occasion -- bearing the date May 18 and the names of his children , Brooklyn , Romeo , Cruz and Harper . Beckham was going out on a high and although PSG have an away match at Lorient to complete a triumphant season his appearance in that match is considered highly unlikely.. It was his 10th league championship title -- won with four clubs -- Manchester United , Real Madrid , Los Angeles Galaxy and now PSG , the players lifting the trophy after their final home match . The former England captain joined them for the run-in to the season and quickly won over the fans as she showed that despite his 38 years he had lost none of his trademark skills . It was on display again in his farewell home appearance , with raking cross-field balls regularly finding the target and he made the assist on PSG 's second goal . PSG made a flying start with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic putting them ahead in the fifth minute . Beckham 's corner proved perfect for Blaise Matuidi to score the second with Ibrahimovic blasting the third before halftime with a thunderous free kick . Charlison Benschop pulled a late goal back for already relegated Brest , but it could not spoil the celebrations -- which went on long after the final whistle as the entire PSG squad , Beckham included , were paraded ahead of the trophy celebration . Ancelotti , who has led PSG to their first title in 19 years , said he wanted to make Beckham 's farewell special . `` It was the right thing to do to choose Beckham as captain for his last match . `` All the players backed the decision . Beckham will have a lovely memory of this night , '' he told AFP . Beckham addressed fans after the match as the celebrations in the stadium continued long after the final whistle . `` Thanks to everyone in Paris , to all of my teammates , the staff and fans , '' said the former England captain . `` It 's been very special to finish my career here , '' he added .
David Beckham plays final home match . Made captain for the night as PSG beat Brest 3-1 . Makes tearful farewell when substituted after 82 minutes . PSG had already wrapped up the French title .