Puyol to lead Barcelona, Figo named Real Madrid captain for
Puyol to lead Barcelona, Figo named Real Madrid captain for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai
Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luis Figo has been announced as the captain of the Real Madrid Legends as the squads for the 'Legends Faceoff' on April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai
MUMBAI — Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luis Figo has
been announced as the captain of the Real Madrid Legends as the squads for the
'Legends Faceoff' between the two Spanish giants have been announced on
Wednesday.
This iconic clash is scheduled to take place on April 6
at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, bringing back some of football's most
iconic rivalries in front of an energised crowd.
"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," Puyol
said.
Xavi Hernandez added, "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!"
"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!" said Figo.
Michael Owen stated: “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.”
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), organising world-class events, and
providing top-tier sports activation and talent management services.
Speaking on the occasion, John Zaidi, CEO &
co-founder of The Sports Front, said, "The ‘Legends Faceoff’ has 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."
Luís Figo (C), Pedro Contreras, Kiko Casilla, Francisco
Pavon, Fernando Sanz, Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Ruben de la Red, Antonio 'Toni'
del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Ivan Perez, Jesus Enrique Velasco Munoz,
Jose Luis Cabrera, Juan Jose Olalla Fernandez, David Barral Torres, Christian
Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen
Barcelona Legends:
Carles Puyol (C), Jesus Angoy, Vítor Baia, Jofre Mateu,
Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Javier Saviola, Phillip Cocu, Frank de
Boer, Giovanni Silva, Rivaldo, Marc Valiente Hernandez, Ludovic Giuly, Ricardo
Quaresma, Gaizka Mendieta, Sergi Barjuan, Xavi, Jose Edmilson Gomes de Moraes,
Patrick Kluivert.
