Thursday saw former England captain David Beckham announce that he would be retiring at the end of the season following an illustrious 20-year professional career.
The 38-year-old has been arguably the biggest footballing icon around the world during the past decade, ushering in a new era of commercial exposure and marketing prowess.
Sports Mole takes a look at the reaction from the world of Twitter as Goldenballs decides to hang up his boots.
"David Beckham, one of the most iconic figures in global football is retiring from playing. It's the end of a chapter of an amazing story."
FIFA president Sepp Blatter
"David Beckham=Amazing Career . He just loved playing football. Congratulations and a pleasure to be a team mate!"
Former Manchester United colleague Gary Neville
"Wow, another legend of the game retires #freekickmaster"
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale
"David Beckham has retired. A wonderful player, global superstar and a magnificent ambassador for England and football."
Former England striker Gary Lineker
"Congrats #Becks on an amazing career! Premiership 2003, la Liga 2007. Memories for life! #FantasticPerson"
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy
"One of the greats!"
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright
"David Beckham proper proper bloke,enjoy your retirement you deserve it"
Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson
"Becks retiring changes nothing I will still go to the hairdresser as I've done since I was 13 and ask him to make me look like David Beckham"
Comedian Jack Whitehall
