The Sports Front unveils full squads for ‘Legends Faceoff’ between Barcelona, Real Madrid legends in Mumbai
Football fans in India are in for a historic treat as the entire squads for the highly anticipated ‘Legends Faceoff’ between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends have been announced. Scheduled for April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, this clash will bring back one of football’s most iconic rivalries in front of an energized crowd. Barcelona Legends will be led by Carlos Puyol, while Luís Figo will captain the Real Madrid Legends.
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.
Full squads
Real Madrid Legends:
Luís Figo ©, 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 ©, 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.
Players share their excitement:
Carles Puyol said, “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.”
Xavi Hernández added, “Barcelons 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!”
Luis Figo shared, “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!”
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.”
John Zaidi, CEO and 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.”
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