Manchester United and France legend Eric Cantona is to return to the hallowed Old Trafford turf in June.
He'll be playing at Manchester United's stadium as part of the Soccer Aid charity football match for Unicef.
The 51-year-old says: "There is no place like home. Knowing I am coming back to Old Trafford is a special feeling."
He joins a host of famous faces including Usain Bolt, Sir Mo Farah, Olly Murs and Gordon Ramsay.
Image copyrightUNICEF
Image caption
Cantona has played on the hallowed turf since he left in 1997 - back in 2001, at Ryan Giggs' testimonial.
Footballing giant Cantona will play for a World XI made up of ex-footballers and celebs, captained by Usain Bolt. It will be the first time he's played there since 2001.
"I am coming back to make the June 10 match the best ever and I want you to join me," says the Frenchman.
"Let's make history together at Old Trafford again one last time."
He'll face an England team captained by Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams.
Image copyrightUNICEF
Image caption
Sir Mo and Usain Bolt will go head to head in June
Cantona will join other ex-Man Utd stars playing at their famous ground including England Women boss Phil Neville and Edwin van der Sar.
Other players for the World XI include Yaya Toure, Clarence Seedorf, Robert Pires, Jaap Stam and Patrick Kluivert.
They'll face the likes of David Seaman, Jamie Redknapp, Danny Murphy and Robbie Fowler for the England XI.
Will Ferrell, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Jack Whitehall are just a few of the celebs to have taken part in the charity match in the past.
source:www.bbc.com
No comments:
Post a Comment