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David Beckham takes over Manchester United Instagram account ahead of Zidane, Ronaldinho reunion

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Image: David Beckham was handed the reins of Manchester United's Instagram account.

David Beckham can't wait to be reunited with some star names at a charity match on Saturday - and took over Manchester United's Instagram account to deliver a dose of nostalgia.

The former England captain was handed the reins of the club's social media account ahead of Saturday's Match For Children, where Beckham will be part of a team managed by Sir Alex Ferguson to take on a Rest of the World XI.

Carlo Ancelotti will be the man in the dugout for the possition, picking a team from greats such as Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, Cafu and former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira.

Beckham played with Zidane at Real Madrid but said one of his greatest memories of the gifted French midfielder was when Madrid beat United 4-3 at Old Trafford.

Beckham was controversially left on the bench for that game but came on to replace Juan Sebastian Veron on 63 minutes and could nothing to stop a Zidane and Ronaldo-inspired Madrid.

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Image: David Beckham raved about Zinedine Zidane, calling him one of the greatest of all-time

"Last time I played against him at Old Trafford he put in one of the best performances I have ever seen at the ground," Beckham said.

"He's one of the reasons I'm so excited about Saturday's game."

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Image: David Beckham called Ronaldinho "almost unplayable" ahead of Saturday's charity match

Beckham played with some of the world's greatest ever players during his career, including Ronaldinho at AC Milan.

"There was a period in Ronaldinho's time at Barcelona where he was almost unplayable," Beckham said.

"Effortless, relaxed, always with a smile on his face, he's a genius with the ball. I love Brazilian football and he is one of the best ever players from that country."

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Image: David Beckham said Cafu "commanded so much respect" as a player

Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday for the sell-out encounter and Beckham will line-up with some of his old England team-mates, including Ashley Cole, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Michael Owen. 

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