Historic treat for football fans as ‘Legends Faceoff’ squads announced

This clash, scheduled for April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, will bring back some of football's most iconic rivalries in front of an energized crowd

HYDERABAD: Football fans in India are in for a historic treat, as the entire squads for the highly anticipated ‘Legends Faceoff’ fixture between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are announced on Tuesday.

This clash, scheduled for April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, will bring back some of football’s most iconic rivalries in front of an energized crowd. Carlos Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luís Figo has been announced the captain of the Real Madrid Legends.

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The ‘Legends Faceoff’ is organised by The Sports Front, a pioneering force in the global sports market, dedicated to developing unique athletic intellectual properties (IPs), organizing world-class events, and providing top-tier sports activation and talent management services.

Full Squads for the Legends Faceoff:

Real Madrid Legends:

–Luís Figo (C), Pedro Contreras, Kiko Casilla, Francisco Pavón, Fernando Sanz, Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Rubén de la Red, Antonio ‘Toni’ del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Iván Pérez, Jesús Enrique Velasco Muñoz, José Luis Cabrera, Juan José Olalla Fernández, David Barral Torres, Christian Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen

Barcelona Legends:
–Carlos Puyol (C), Jesús Angoy, Vítor Baía, Jofre Mateu, Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Javier Saviola, Phillip Cocu, Frank de Boer, Giovanni Silva, Rivaldo, Marc Valiente Hernández, Ludovic Giuly, Ricardo Quaresma, Gaizka Mendieta, Sergi Barjuán, Xavi, José Edmílson Gomes de Moraes, Patrick Kluivert.

“The ‘Legends Faceoff’ is going to be special. I am really excited to play in India for the first time. The passion of the fans here is incredible, and I can’t wait to experience it first-hand,” Carlos Puyol said:

“Barcelona vs. Real Madrid is the biggest rivalry in football, and I am excited to be part of this historic match. Mumbai, get ready for a footballing spectacle like no other!,” Xavi Hernandez said.

“The love for football in India is growing every day, and it’s a privilege to bring this legendary rivalry to the fans in Mumbai. This will be a match to remember!”,” Luis Figo.

“It’s always exciting to play in front of passionate football fans, and I’ve heard so much about India’s enthusiasm for the game. The ‘Legends Faceoff’ is going to be an unforgettable night,” Michael Owen said.

Mr John Zaidi, CEO & Co-Founder of The Sports Front, said the ‘Legends Faceoff’ had sparked tremendous interest among fans. “With the announcement of these legendary squads, the excitement has reached a whole new level. We are committed to making this an unforgettable experience for Indian football fans,” he said.