David Beckham visited Ipswich on Sunday to watch his sons play youth football at Ipswich Town’s training centre – before he caused a stir at Mexican restaurant Chiquito near Ransomes Europark.

Ipswich Star: Ashley Eales in the restaurant with David Beckham.Ashley Eales in the restaurant with David Beckham. (Image: Archant)

The retired footballer was snapped at Ipswich Town’s Playford Road academy ground during matches in which it is believed his sons were playing for Arsenal.

Ipswich Star: David Beckham with fans. Photo: Newbourne Farm ShopDavid Beckham with fans. Photo: Newbourne Farm Shop (Image: Archant)

Onlookers took photos and chatted to the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder.

Ipswich Star: David Beckham looks on as Ipswich and Arsenal youth teams play each otherDavid Beckham looks on as Ipswich and Arsenal youth teams play each other (Image: Archant)

Luke Rutter was at the game and was pictured with the star and his son. He tweeted: “Can’t believe I met one of my footballing heroes today, was more excited than my son #DavidBeckham #hero #fatherson.”

After the game he headed to a Mexican restaurant in east Ipswich.

Ashley Eales was in the eatery when he asked for a photo. He tweeted: “Me and David Beckham #totalgent.”

Department store, Coes of Ipswich, tweeted: “Can’t believe David Beckham’s in town. We told him we’re closed on Sundays & Mondays. Perhaps we’ll see him on Tuesday instead!?”

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