He's
most definitely a football legend himself, so there was plenty of
excitement when former England international David Beckham was
photographed together with former Brazilian international players Pele
and Kaka in Rio prior to the World Cup final between Germany and
Argentina.
The
three footballers hugged each other and were more than happy to pose
for photos as fans made the most of this truly once in a lifetime
sporting moment.
David
brought with him his three sons to the game as well - with all three
clearly showing who they barracked for. Romeo and Brooklyn wore
Argentina's sporting colours, while fashion-forward Cruz went with a
dark blue version instead.
The family that plays together stays together: David with sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo in Rio at the World Cup final
Daddy's boy: Cruz was seen planting a kiss on his dad as they enjoyed the game
David
and his three boys were at the Maracana to take in the World Cup final
on Sunday night. It was also, importantly, the first World Cup that
David and his three boys had watched together.
There was no doubting which side they were supporting clearly.
Their
choice of attire may not have gone down too well, however, with Pele
and Kaka, with whom Beckham posed for photographs prior to kick-off.
On the ball: Daddy Beckham talks his boys through what's going to happen during the big game
Historic moment: Kaka, Pele and David Beckham pose for photos
Footbal legends: Kaka, Pele and Beckham take their bow
Football greats: Pele and David embrace with big smiles for the cameras
World Cup Hug: Pele and David embrace during the closing ceremony of the 2014 World Cup
David
was famously sent off for England against Argentina at the 1998 World
Cup, but that didn't appear to stop his sons pledging allegiance to the
South American side
David and Pele embraced and chatted while excited fans took pictures on their phones.
The former England captain was a team-mate of Kaka during the first of his loan spells at Milan in 2009.
Showing their support: Brooklyn and Romeo both wore Argentina tops while Cruz went for a dark blue version
Daddy's boy: David looks lovingly at son Cruz in his Argentina football shirt
Brooklyn Dreams: David looks on as son Brooklyn watches the crowd
Look at me: Cruz seemed keen to get his dad's attention while the match took place
Like father, like son: Cruz and his father David pulled a face
David
was sent off against Argentina when playing for England in the last-16
of the 1998 World Cup, but judging by his sons' choice of shirt, time
has proved a great healer.
The
Beckhams were in Rio de Janeiro to take in one of the most eagerly
anticipated World Cup finals in decades, the culmination of a tournament
in Brazil that has delivered goals and entertainment at every turn.
Argentina,
who have been followed to Rio by hundreds of thousands of fans for the
occasion, were bidding to win their third World Cup title, while Germany
were hoping to make it four.
Boy talk: While Cruz and Romeo talk amongst themselves, David surveys the playing field
Thumbs up: Pele certainly seemed delighted to be hanging out with David and vice versa
Hug it out: David put his arm round Romeo, who was wearing his hair in the same style as his dad
Among
others spotted for the big World Cup showdown was American football
star Tom Brady, who was getting cosy with his Brazilian supermodel wife
Gisele Bundchen.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter was chatting to former Barcelona star Carles Puyol and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Clearly this was the game that the entire world loves.
Facing the legends: Romeo chats with Brazilian great Kaka
The Beckham boys: The family all looked eager as they game commenced
Shirted: The boys wore Argentina shirts for the game
It started
with plenty of colour - as expected of Brazil - as Samba music and
dancers took over the Maracana pitch, before the Brazuca ball was
brought out as a centre-piece.
Two freestylers, one dressed in a Germany kit and the other in an
Argentina strip, took to the stage to show off their skills for the
crowd.
Shakira's 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' song was performed alongside Brazilian percussionist and singer Carlinhos Brown.
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