Carles Puyol To Lead Barcelona, Luis Figo Named Real Madrid Captain For ‘Legends Faceoff’ In Mumbai

Carles Puyol will direct the legends of Barcelona while Luis Figo was announced as the captain of Real Madrid legends while the squads of the “face-off of the legends” between the two Spanish giants were announced on Wednesday. This emblematic confrontation should take place on April 6 at the Dy Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, bringing some of the most emblematic football rivalries in front of an energized crowd. “The” face-off “will be special. I am really excited to play in India for the first time. The passion of fans here is incredible, and I can’t wait to live it from the first hand,” said Puyol.

Xavi Hernandez added: “Barcelona against Real Madrid is the greatest rivalry in football, and I am delighted to be part of this historic match. Mumbai, prepare for a football show like no other!”

“The love of football in India is developing every day, and it is a privilege to bring this legendary rivalry to fans of Mumbai. It will be a match to remember!” said Figo.

Michael Owen said: “It’s always exciting to play in front of fans passionate about football, and I heard so much about India’s enthusiasm for the game. The” facerof “of legends” will be an unforgettable night. “”

The “face-off Legends” is organized by the Sports Front, a pioneering force on the World Sports Market, dedicated to the development of unique sports intellectual properties (IPS) (IPS), the organization of world-class events and the provision of sporting and leading talent management services.

Speaking on occasion, John Zaidi, CEO and co-founder of the Front Sports, said: “The” face-off “aroused enormous interest among fans. With the announcement of these legendary teams, excitation has reached a whole new level. We are committed to making it an unforgettable experience for Indian football fans.”

Complete teams for putting legends:

Real Madrid legends:

Luis 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, Just Ferlasco Munozco, Jose Luis Cabrera, Juan Olalla. David Barral Torres, Christian Karembe, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen

Barcelona Legends:

Carles Puyol (C), Jesus Angoy, Vitor 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, Jose Edmilson Gomes de Moraes, Patrick Kluivert.

(With the exception of the title, this story has not been published by NDTV staff and is published from a unionized flow.)