All about the Legends Football League in Dubai
The brightest of former stars of football are gearing up for Legends Football League Dubai in November. The league is being held in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC). The good news is that some top former players have already confirmed their participation in the league. Let’s find out more about this super exciting tournament.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEGENDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Football is perhaps the most popular sport in the UAE. The biggest football clubs in Dubai have a huge following. At the same time, foreign clubs from football’s traditional powerhouses are also very popular. Many European teams organise their tours to the UAE to give their fans a chance to witness their heroes up close.
Legends Football League Dubai is a chance for football fans to see some of their heroes who dazzled on the field of football in the past. As per the Legends Football League details made available, the former Real Madrid and Portugal star Luis Figo, World Cup winner for Brazil Ronaldinho Gaúcho and former Manchester United and Dutch striker Robin van Persie will be part of the Legends Football League teams. Many other footballers have also signed up and their names will be revealed in due course.
And perhaps the most important and memorable thing is that two of the Legends Football League teams will be coached by legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Liverpool’s very own Sir Kenny Dalglish.
LEGENDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DETAILS
All the information about Legends Football League Dubai was announced in a press conference at Danube Sports Complex. Amongst the speakers were former Manchester United star Wes Brown, former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel, Mr. Ali Omar, Director of Sports Events Dept. in DSC and the Championship’s Organiser; Mr. Mohammed Adel Sajan.
Six teams will compete for the honours. All the teams have been named after illustrious European clubs; Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. Each of the six teams will have one Emirati football legend.
Legends Football League opening match as well as the semi-finals and the finals will be played at Al Nasr Club.
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
Mr. Ali Omar, Director of Sports Events Dept. in DSC outlined the vision for Legends Football League Dubai.
“Dubai always welcomes new initiatives and the top sports stars. The participation of the football legends brings more eagerness to this League which is considered a distinctive addition to Dubai’s rich sports events agenda, exceeding 450 events every year. Several world stars will participate in the event. DSC is keen to host prominent world stars and to utilise all sports facilities in Dubai”.
At the press conference, John Obi Mikel revealed that he now resides in Dubai and spends his time playing tennis, football and padel. The former midfielder said that Legends Football League Dubai is a unique opportunity and wished all the participants good luck.
Whereas, Wes Brown confirmed that many legends of the game will be arriving on these shores to take part in the tournament. He also recalled the time when he visited Dubai as a Manchester United player for training.
FAQS ABOUT LEGENDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DETAILS
WHEN IS THE LEGENDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE OPENING MATCH?
The league is scheduled for November 2023 but the final date for the opening match hasn’t been announced.
WHAT IS THE LEGENDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE LOCATION?
The Legends Football League location for all the matches hasn’t been announced yet. However, Al Nasr Club will host the opening match, the semi-finals and the finals.
Legends Football League Dubai is going to be a spectacular tournament and a chance to watch some of our childhood heroes. So, keep a lookout for more announcements via the Dubai Sports Council and enjoy the sport we all love so dearly in the stadiums in November. Meanwhile, you can also follow other football tournaments in the UAE.
