The “Football Legends Cup” features world football stars, most notably John Terry, Michael Owen, and Edgar Davids.
Dubai will host on November 30thFootball Legends Cup“, where international football stars such as John Terry, Roberto Carlos, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes and Edgar Davids will participate in a special match between the “Kings X1” and “Hedge & Sachs” teams.
The “Football Legends Cup” match will be held at Al Maktoum Stadium at Al Nasr Sports Club, in cooperation withDubai Sports Council.
Announcing the date of the “Football Legends Cup” match
The announcement of the match came Football Legends Cup“ During a press conference, At Al-Nasr ClubThe event was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, owner of the Kings X1 team, along with Edgar Davids, John Terry and Marouane Fellaini.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed the importance of supporting this sporting event and contributing to its success, noting that Dubai continues to attract global sporting events and distinguished players, with the aim of enhancing its position on the international sports scene.
A confrontation different from the old confrontations
Following previous encounters involving Manchester United Legends vs Leicester City Legends in 2022 and last year’s World XI, this year’s event takes a fresh approach.
King’s Guard T-shirt
Paul Pogba and Roberto Carlos will wear the exclusive ‘King’s Guard’ shirt, allowing them to play for just 15 minutes per half.
This shirt comes with unique privileges, as players are immune from yellow and red cards, and cannot be called offside.
The role of the “King’s Guard” will add a new element to the match, as the number of players on the pitch could reach 24 if Pogba and Carlos are used at the same time, which promises to add a unique touch to the anticipated encounter.
