Sports legends from around the world descended on the French capital on Thursday for the 2024 NBA Paris Game.
Representing the best of British football were Man United legend David Beckham and Lioness captain Leah Williamson, who happily posed for snaps before settling into their pitchside seats.
In this year's showcase game at Accor Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-102, bringing the game of American basketball to Europe.
Around 15,000 visitors flocked to the arena for the third game of the regular season played in the French capital, following previous visits in 2020 and 2023.
David, 48, cut a casual figure for the game as he wore a beige bomber jacket, white T-shirt and dark trousers.
David Beckham and Leah Williamson represented the best of English football as they attended the 2024 NBA Paris Game on Thursday
(LR) Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo, David, NBA star Tony Parker, French basketball president Gaëtan Muller, sports agent Dave Gardener and Leah sat courtside
In this year's showcase game at Accor Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-102, bringing the energy of American basketball to Europe
David and Leah have both captained England in World Cup matches (left David in England v Wales 2006, right Leah in England v Brazil 2023).
Leah, 26, was also dressed casually as she layered a black blazer over a Nike T-shirt and a gray denim maxi skirt.
Last year, David sent his support to Leah and the Lioness squad as they reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.
He recorded a video saying: “I just wanted to say, 'Wow.'” What a tournament it has been so far. It was so much fun to watch and we are all so proud as a nation of what you have already achieved.
“It was really incredible to see you girls playing as a team. So keep it up, good luck in this next game and know that our entire nation is behind you as always. And good luck.'
David's daughter Harper piped up from across the room and added, “Good luck, lionesses!” with a wave.
David is widely regarded as one of the greatest English footballers of all time following his illustrious career.
Having played for the LA Galaxy, David is also a huge basketball fan after watching the LA Lakers.
At the game in Paris, the Inter Miami owner posed for a photo with former NBA Finals MVP Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs.
The footballer put on an animated show as he hugged former basketball star Tony, 41, who was previously married to Eva Longoria.
Tony was married to Eva from 2007 to 2010, with the former Desperate Housewives star being a close friend of David's wife Victoria.
Eva is now married to producer Jose Baston, while Tony is married to French journalist Axelle Francine.
David appeared to be in good spirits as he hung out with his longtime friend Tony at the NBA game
The couple sat next to Brazilian ex-footballer Ronaldo and enjoyed the game
David cut a casual figure for the match as he wore a beige bomber jacket, white t-shirt and dark trousers
Ronaldo kept it casual in a black hoodie and matching track pants
David also sat next to legendary former Brazilian striker Ronaldo.
Also in attendance was PSG star Kylian Mbappe, who sat next to his brother Ethan on the sidelines before being pictured chatting to Ronaldo.
The 25-year-old striker was also joined by his PSG colleagues – including Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
David's long-time friend and sports agent Dave Gardener and Gaëtan Muller, president of French basketball team Asvel Basket, were also seen courtside.
In that game, the Cavaliers defeated the Nets 111-102 thanks to an excellent performance from Donavan Mitchell.
Donavan scored a season-high 45 points – his 16th 40-point game in two seasons while playing for Cleveland.
He said he would “love” to return to Paris and play for the U.S. men's basketball team when the 2024 Olympics begin in the French capital this summer.
Donavan's fast start gave the Cavaliers a lead they would never lose again, and he scored 21 points in the fourth quarter and made four 3-pointers after going 0-for-6-for-3 to prevent the Nets from losing coming back all the way after a 26-point result -point deficit to single digits.
“We did some really good things in the second half and his ability to just put the ball in the hole is the difference,” Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said.
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, 25, was also spotted on the sidelines at the NBA game in France
Mbappe and Ronaldo were later seen chatting on the pitch at half-time
PSG goalkeeper and Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma was also present
Beckham and Co. watched as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Nets with a 111-102 win
Caris LeVert added 21 points as Cleveland played outside North America for the first time in the regular season, while Jarrett Allen had 12 points and 12 rebounds in his career-best eighth consecutive double-double.
The Cavaliers won their fourth straight and improved to 9-3 since Dec. 16.
Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas each scored 26 points for the Nets, who tied their worst half of the season with 34 points in the first half and have lost 12 of 15.
Lonnie Walker IV added 20 points and provided energy off the bench as starters Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith were both banged up and saw limited minutes.
The Nets' struggles kept the NBA from putting on a big show in front of a crowd full of sports legends.