In a summer with various major sporting events such as German Euro and the Paris Olympicsit seems that an innovative event will also make its appearance!
According to a number of English publications, the first is expected to take place next June Veterans World Cupa tournament that will feature big stars over 35 years old from England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Uruguay!
Based on the information that has become known, the event will take place over a three-day period in June, and most likely the games will be played at St James’ Park, the 52,000-seat stadium of Newcastlewhich has already contacted the Elite Player’s Groupthe company behind the initiative.
In fact, some of the names that are likely to take part have already been leaked:
England: David James, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard? Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen.
Brazil: Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Emerson, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo.
France: Marcel Dessaigil, Christian Carrebet, Thierry Henry.
Argentina: Pamlo Zabaleta, Esteban Cambiasso, Hernan Crespo.
Spain: Carles Puyol, Mitchell Salgado, David Villa.
Germany: Kevin Kourani, Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil.
Italy: Marco Materazzi, Fabio Cannavaro, Francesco Totti.
Uruguay: Diego Lugano, Diego Forlan
Source: Sport Fm
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