David Beckham and his Class of '92 pals paint the town red to celebrate successful UNICEF 'Match for Children' at Old Trafford

• David Beckham played football in each of the seven continents for UNICEF 
• His journey ended with 'Match for Children' at Old Trafford on Saturday 
• Beckham and fellow players celebrated match with evening out
• Paul Scholes and Phil Neville were among those dining at Australasia 
• Read Joe Bernstein's 'Match for Children' report from Old Trafford 
• See more of the latest from David Beckham's UNICEF charity match 

By Ben Nagle for MailOnline

Published: 09:33 EST, 15 November 2015 | Updated: 11:28 EST, 15 November 2015

David Beckham and his fellow UNICEF charity match stars painted the town red on Saturday night to celebrate their successful fundraiser at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United winger Beckham led an all-star cast of Great Britain and Ireland players out at his old hunting ground in the afternoon, before celebrations began at Manchester's Australasia restaurant later that night.

In attendance were members of the famous Class of '92, including Paul Scholes - who scored the opener in a 3-1 win for Great Britain - and Phil Neville, who had temporarily returned from his role as assistant manager at Valencia for the charity game.

David Beckham, wearing a 'UNICEF 7' jacket, arrives at Manchester's Australasia restaurant on Saturday

Beckham (left) was joined by a host of famous names, including former United team-mate Paul Scholes (right)

Jamie Carragher, dressed casually in a jumper and jeans, arrives to celebrate the successful fundraiser

Sol Campbell (left) played at centre back for part of the match, and Carlo Ancelotti (right) was a manager

Carlo Ancelotti, who managed a Rest of the World XI including the likes of Luis Figo and Ronaldinho, came along with his wife, while Peter Crouch and Andy Cole also made an appearance.

Beckham was celebrating the end of a successful charity-raising adventure, which has seen him play football in each of the seven continents in a hectic nine days.

With Manchester his final destination on the Europe leg of the trip, Beckham had previously squeezed Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Djibouti, Antarctica, Buenos Aires and Miami into a hectic nine days.

And so, there was definitely reason to celebrate. The Manchester venue chosen by the group - which included both current and former players - includes a restaurant and a bar, which was open until 3am on Sunday morning.

Beckham's best friend Dave Gardner also turned up for the evening of fun, alongside his partner Liv Tyler, daughter of Aerosmith frontman Steven.

Gardner was a former Manchester United youth player, before leaving the club to become a football agent alongside Sir Alex Ferguson's son Jason.

Beckham's friend and football agent Dave Gardner (left) arrived alongside his partner Liv Tyler on Saturday

Celebrity chef Gino d'Acampo (left) also turned up for the meal, as well as former United striker Andy Cole

Emma Bunton (right) and her boyfriend Jade Jones smiled for photographers upon arrival in Manchester

Phil Neville (left) and former Manchester United team-mate Alan Smith (right) were among the guests

In the match itself earlier in the day, Michael Owen followed up Scholes' early header with two goals to secure a 3-1 win for Great Britain and Ireland.

It was an afternoon that will live long in the memories of many Manchester United fans - Dwight Yorke scored the other goal and Ferguson was back in the dugout - but the real winner of the day was charity UNICEF.

A seven-figure sum has been raised by Beckham's adventure, and the superstar said after the match: 'We’ve raised a lot of money for children and shone a light on great causes around the world.'

The 'Match for Children' provided a successful finish to Beckham's adventure of football around the globe

In a touching moment in the final stages, David (right) was substituted for his son Brooklyn, both wearing 7

Former Class of 92' team-mates Neville, Beckham, Scholes and Butt celebrate, with Peter Crouch (right)

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