England to host Over-35 World Cup in summer time – Ozil, Lampard, Ronaldinho to play
If you missed out on seeing the likes of Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry or Kaka within the flesh, you are in luck.
The EPG, a bunch of top-level former professionals, joined forces final yr and based a contest that shall be referred to as the EPG Cup, which is basically an Over-35 World Cup crammed to the brim with legends.
Players who’re aged over 35 or have made 100 top-flight appearances are eligible to characteristic, and the names of potential members floating round may have footy followers licking their lips.
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The eight groups competing would be the nations who’ve gained the World Cup – England, who shall be internet hosting, together with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil and Uruguay.
These historic nations will battle it out over seven 11-a-side matches spanning one week, together with rolling subs, however will solely play for 70 minutes, not the same old 90.
A venue for the competitors is but to be confirmed, however talks have taken place with numerous high Northern golf equipment within the Premier League, in response to the Daily Mail.
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Some all-time greats are set to start out for England, with Steve McManaman to captain the aspect which can embrace Michael Owen, Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand. The likes of Joe Cole, David James, Frank Lampard and Robbie Fowler might additionally re-take to the stage.
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil ought to kind a formidable outfit, with Rivaldo, Cafu, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos and Kaka in line to lace up for his or her nation once more.
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Theirry Henry seems to be set to star for France alongside former Chelsea man Marcel Desailly. Mesut Ozil will don a German high and the long-lasting Fabio Cannavaro and Francesco Totti are the alleged Italian inclusions
Carles Puyol and David Villa might hyperlink again up for Spain, with Diego Forlan and Hernan Crespo look set to guide the road for his or her respective nations.
A date in the beginning of June, between the Champions League remaining and the beginning of Euro 2024, is the purpose, so these chomping on the bit for some worldwide motion in the summertime will not have to attend so long as they might have thought.
