Steven Gerrard to play at Anfield with Liverpool legends
Former Reds skipper making return for charity game
Steven Gerrard says he's relishing a return to Anfield - for a Liverpool legends charity match next month
The game on Saturday 25th March will see Liverpool FC Legends take on Real Madrid Legends in the ultimate rematch of the Corazón Classic match which took place in June 2015 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The highly anticipated clash will be the first time that Gerrard has played on Anfield’s hallowed turf since calling time on his playing career in November 2016 and joining the Club as an Academy coach earlier this month
The former captain will be playing alongside LFC royalty including Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Gary McAllister, Luis Garcia, Daniel Agger, Patrik Berger, Jerzy Dudek, Stephane Henchoz, Jason McAteer, Vladimir Smicer, David Thompson, Sander Westerveld, John Aldridge, John Arne Riise, Phil Babb and Jamie Carragher.
Gerrard said: “I’m really looking forward to playing in the LFC Foundation Legends Charity match - Anfield will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s a real honour to be sharing the pitch with such a great team of legends whilst raising money for the Club’s official charity.”
Liverpool FC Ambassador, Robbie Fowler, will captain the Reds side with the hope of claiming victory in front of the Kop. LFC’s top goal scorer, Ian Rush, will also act as player manager for the team
All proceeds from the match will go to the LFC Foundation - the Club’s official charity. Funds raised will support the Charity’s programmes and partnerships, which aim to improve the health and life chances of children and young people in Merseyside and beyond.
Andrea Cooper, Head of the LFC Foundation, added: “We are delighted that Steven will be joining us for the first official Legends game to be held at Anfield. It promises to be a fantastic day for all involved. We hope the fans enjoy watching so many Liverpool FC and Real Madrid greats on the pitch, and raising vital funds to support the work of the LFC Foundation.”
Tickets for the game are priced at ÂŁ20 for Adults and ÂŁ5 for Juniors. To purchase tickets please visit: http://www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/tickets-availability