As basketball fans enjoyed a thrilling National Basketball Association (NBA) match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets in Paris, football stars stole the limelight at the Accpr Arena in the French capital.
The star-studded featured the likes of Brazillian legend Ronaldo Nazario, English star David Beckham, and French sensation Kylian Mbappe sitting on the courtside as the two sides battled it out.
Beckham, who also owns Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, took to social media to share a picture of himself sitting alongside Ronaldo and French-American basketball player Tony Parker.
“Great night in Paris,” read the caption on Beckham’s Instagram post.
Earlier in the day, the former English footballer also brushed shoulders with Mbappe with the duo embracing each other and seemingly having a pleasant interaction before the game, goal.com reported.
Following the match which saw the Cavaliers triumphing over the Nets, the Paris Saint-Germain star met Ronaldo — further cementing the evening's status as a celebration of football greatness.
Mbappe — known for his love of basketball — has shown his appreciation for the game by regularly being spotted at NBA games.
The French star has a particular fondness for the Los Angeles Lakers as he enjoys a close friendship with basketball great LeBron James, reported clutchpoints.com.
With the football stars converging on the courtside, the NBA Paris match served as a forum for sports legends to discuss their common interests.
The presence of Mbappe, Ronaldo, and Beckham lit up the arena, leaving fans with priceless memories and underscoring the appeal and unanimity of sports on a global scale.