English and Scottish legends to revive old rivalries in Dubai

Sport360 staff 14:23 22/09/2015
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  • The Football Legends game will take place on October 23 at DDF Tennis Stadium.

    Legends from England and Scotland’s most successful teams, Manchester United, Liverpool, Rangers and Celtic will head to Dubai this year for the inaugural Dubai Duty Free Football Legends Tournament ­‐ which will be played on October 23 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.

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    Liverpool stalwarts John Barnes and Patrik Berger have confirmed their participation in October’s tournament, along with Vladimir Smicer who last played for Liverpool in their epic UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan in Istanbul, 2005. Manchester United, Celtic and Rangers fans will have the pleasure of seeing stars such as Viv Anderson, Andy Goram and Regi Blinker battle it out on the pitch at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.

    Speaking about bringing football legends to the UAE, John Barnes, who made over 300 appearances for Liverpool and won 79 caps for England, stated: "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."

    Liverpool legend John Barnes.

    Dubai Duty Free, who signed an exclusive partnership agreement for the inaugural Dubai Duty Free Football Legends, continue to support the ground‐breaking events in Dubai. 

    For further information, please contact the Irish Village on 042395000 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 NOW at Virgin Tickets ­‐ https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/index.php?event_id=3372, as well as the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Box Office, TIXBOX and Platinum List.

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