Golden (tennis) balls! David Beckham cuts a dashing figure as he treats his mother Sandra to a VIP day out at Wimbledon
As the World Cup presses on without England among the final 16 contenders, the nation's most famous footballer has switched his attentions to tennis.
David Beckham treated his mother Sandra to a VIP trip to Wimbledon, where they sat centre court in the Royal box, watching intently as Mikhail Kuskushkin battled it out with Rafael Nadal on Saturday.
The retired footballer, 39, was undeterred by the stormy weather dampening the British capital that afternoon, as he made his way to south-west London with his radiant mother in tow.
That's my boy: David Beckham, seated in front of Sir Bobby Charlton, took his mother Sandra to watch Mikhail Kuskushkin battle it out with Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon on Saturday
Hero's welcome: David waved to fans before taking his seat in the Royal Box
Stars in their eyes: Former footballers David and Sir Bobby received an enthusiastic greeting from the crowd
Long celebrated for his stylish wardrobe, David didn't disappoint when he arrived at day six of the big-ticket event.
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The sportsman wore a light golden brown single breasted blazer over a white shirt, which he teamed with tailored black trousers and a black and yellow striped tie.
Sporting a full beard, the one-time Emporio Armani underwear model kept his hair slick with a side parting.
Arriving in style: The retired footballer and his mother both put their best fashion foot forward for their day out
Buttoning up: David's beard added a little edge to his slick ensemble
Strike a pose: The sportsman took selfies with a group of appreciative fans
Thumbs up: David continued to greet fans, even as he left the Royal Box
A symbol of love: The star, married to Victoria Beckham, had his wedding ring on clear display
Put your hands up: David enjoyed a lively moment as he watched Switzerland's Roger Federer play Colombia's Santiago Giraldo
His mother, who looked youthful with a short blonde bob, also showed off her elegant style, arriving in a cream jacket over a black top and trousers.
David and his mother sat in their coveted seats just a row in front of another footballing legend - Sir Bobby Charlton.
And, as would be expected, the stars' presence didn't go unnoticed.
Red Devils: Both David and Sir Bobby have enjoyed long and fruitful careers at Manchester United
New wave: The star didn't allow London's stormy weather to deter him from attending the match
Great sports: The footballing heroes' trip to Wimbledon likely took their minds of England's poor performance at the World Cup
Talk sport: During the intense match, David and Sir Bobby took some time out to have a quick chat
Picture of success: David officially retired from professional football at the end of the 2012-2013 season
Focused: The star hydrated himself with a bottle of water as he watched the game
Bravo: David stood to applaud Spain's Rafael Nadal, as he won his men's singles third round match against Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin
As the star-struck crowd applauded enthusiastically, David and Sir Bobby greeted fellow attendees with a warm wave before taking their seats.
The husband of former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham gave some female fans a thrill, when he made his way over to them to pose for a series of selfies.
Other well-known faces among the crowd on Saturday included actress Gemma Arterton and model Amy Willerton.
Round of applause: David stood to show his appreciation at the end of the match
Spotted: Among the crowd was Gemma Arterton, who was seen giving a mystery man a kiss on the cheek
Windswept: Model Amy Willerton also landed a coveted seat at the match
Glamorous girl: Victoria Pendleton cut a stylish figure in a patterned dress and nude court shoes
Royal wave: She greeted her fans after being noticed in the stands
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