Cruises party with Beckhams till 7am after final game

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Although there was plenty of drama predicted for David Beckham's final game in Spain - the real show was the arrival of pals Tom and Katie Cruise in Madrid who celebrated with the medal winner and wife Victoria until 7am.

First they watched the game, wearing the obligatory oversized sunglasses, and then it was on to Madrid's top restaurant El Xistu for a post-match meal, and on to Shabay nightclub - where the couples partied until 7am.

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Star power: The Beckhams and the Cruises' party till 7am after Beckham's team Real Madrid won the Spanish League

Star power: The Beckhams and the Cruises' party till 7am after Beckham's team Real Madrid won the Spanish League

Cruise control: Superstar Tom Cruise lends a steadying hand to wife Katie as they join the Beckhams for a post-game celebration

Cruise control: Superstar Tom Cruise lends a steadying hand to wife Katie as they join the Beckhams for a post-game celebration

Party animals: It was dinner and clubbing until the early hours for the celebrity couples

Party animals: It was dinner and clubbing until the early hours for the celebrity couples

Earlier at the match, Katie Holmes, 28, showing off her new sleek bobbed hairstyle, looked a deadringer for new best friend Posh in her short-sleeved minidress.

And it didn't take long for the Hollywood couple to put on their characteristic public display of affection. The movie stars shared a kiss as Real's third goal was scored.

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Cheerleaders: Tom and Katie join Posh and members of David's family including his three sons, Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn, in the stands

Cheerleaders: Tom and Katie join Posh and members of David's family including his three sons, Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn, in the stands

Soccer fan Tom Cruise regularly supports daughter Isabella who plays for her school team

Soccer fan Tom Cruise regularly supports daughter Isabella who plays for her school team

Loved-up: Tom and Katie in another public display of affection

Loved-up: Tom and Katie in another public display of affection

The previous day, the Cruises were spotted arriving at the German Church of Scientology headquarters in Berlin - at 2.45am.

They were there to visit a memorial to Count Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg, who attempted to assassinate Hitler in 1944, and to meet some of the religion's German leaders.

The visit has sparked fears that Cruise, 44, will "inject" Scientology propaganda in his next film, in which he plays von Stauffenberg.

While in Berlin Katie and her daughter Suri took the opportunity to see Knut, the polar bear rejected by his mother.

"Katie Holmes asked for a private visit and I showed her around myself," said Dr Ragnar Kuhne, curator of Berlin Zoo.

Then the Cruises headed to Madrid to catch up with the Beckhams. Victoria, 33, held onto four-year-old Romeo, who was wearing a Real shirt with his father's number, 23, and "Daddy" on the back.

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Posh held youngest son Cruz who wore a number 23 football shirt which said 'Daddy'

Posh held youngest son Cruz who wore a number 23 football shirt which said 'Daddy'

Father's day: David was joined on the pitch by sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, after his final game for Spanish champions Real Madrid

Father's day: David was joined on the pitch by sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, after his final game for Spanish champions Real Madrid

They were joined by David's mother Sandra and sister Joanne as he helped Real Madrid beat Mallorca 3-1.

Watched by millions, it was a moving farewell for 32-year-old Beckham. Immediately after the match he ran to his family and hugged and kissed his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, all sporting identical haircuts to their father.

A St George's flag draped over his shoulders, he did a lap of honour around the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and said: "This is the perfect ending. I could not have dreamt it better.

After the game the celebrity foursome were mobbed by fans when they went out for a meal in the city.

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Party time: The couples head off to enjoy a night on the tiles

Party time: The couples head off to enjoy a night on the tiles

The Beckhams and Cruises have become firm friends, and their move to Los Angeles has sought to bring them even closer together.

Katie was on hand to help Victoria view several million dollar mansions, from which she eventually chose an £11 million home for the Beckham brood in the same Beverly Hills district as the Cruises.

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Stepping out: A dapper David, and Victoria head out for an evening with new best friends Hollywood stars Tom and Katie Cruise

Stepping out: A dapper David, and Victoria head out for an evening with new best friends Hollywood stars Tom and Katie Cruise

Meanwhile Katie has benefited from self-styled fashionista Victoria who has exerted her fashion influence over her friend, who has been criticised for dressing in a matronly fashion despite her youth.

On a trip to city of chic Paris, they were famously pictured in matching monochrome outfits during the city's Fashion Week.

The Beckhams' move to Hollywood coincides with a rise in David Beckham's celebrity. His multi-million pound deal with LA Galaxy, has seen him jump from 43rd place to 15th place in a poll by Forbes magazine, which highlights the top 100 celebrities with the most money and influence.

However, pal Cruise has seen his position weakened by a round of negative publicity, mostly surrounding his connection with the religious Scientology sect.

He was knocked off the top spot by chat show host Oprah Winfrey, and slid to eighth position in the annual poll.

Victoria is filming a reality TV show on the family's move to LA. It has allegedly caused some friction between the two couples as Tom Cruise is said to be none too keen for his young wife to appear on the series.

But it doesn't appear to have had any effect on the partying couples friendship.

We are the champions: David celebrates winning the Spanish league title with his lookalike brood

We are the champions: David celebrates winning the Spanish league title with his lookalike brood

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