Legends from England and Scotland's most successful teams – Manchester United, Liverpool, Rangers and Celtic – will head to Dubai this year for the first Dubai Duty Free Football Legends Tournament.
The tournament will take place on October 23 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
Among the players whose participation is already confirmed are John Barnes, Patrik Berger and Vladimir Smicer for Liverpool, United’s Viv Anderson, Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram and Celtic’s Dutch star Regi Blinker.
Barnes, who made over 300 appearances for Liverpool and won 79 caps for England, said: “I cannot wait to step back on that pitch in Dubai!
“Liverpool against Man Utd and Rangers against Celtic are some on the biggest rivalries in the world of football, and you can be sure that none of these players like to lose so the competitiveness will still be there for all to see.”
For further information, please contact the Irish Village on 04 239 5000 or visit the DDF Football Legends Facebook Page. Fans will be able to purchase tickets starting from AED150, with 3,000 tickets released for initial sales. Tickets are on sale at Virgin Tickets, as well as the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Box Office, TIXBOX and Platinum List.
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