Rangers to host legends match in March
Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst will play for Rangers with Luis Figo captaining the opposition
Rangers are set to host a star-studded legends match at Ibrox to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary.
Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst will play for the home side alongside former players like Paul Gascoigne, Kris Boyd and Michael Mols.
A visiting legends team will be led by Portuguese Ballon d'Or winner Luis Figo.
Top names already announced for that squad are Roberto Carlos, Robert Pires and Gheorghe Hagi.
Current Rangers first team coach Roy Makaay will also make an appearance.
The match is set to take place at Ibrox on March 22, with Rangers making a donation to the to the Luís Figo Foundation as part of the event.
The former Portugal captain said: “I have many fond memories of Glasgow thanks to winning the UEFA Champions League there in 2002 and the Weekend of Legends at Ibrox is set to be another memorable occasion.
“I’m looking forward to captaining a team that will include former World Cup, Champions League and Ballon D’Or winners and best of all, the weekend will raise important funds for my foundation which supports children around the globe.”
Van Bronckhorst added: “It will be an honour to run out of the Ibrox tunnel again and join some of my former teammates in this incredible match.
“Playing for Rangers was one of the highlights of my career so it is always a privilege to relive that experience and to do so for a match celebrating our 150th anniversary makes it even more special.”
Former Ibrox striker Kris Boyd said: “Rangers’ 150th anniversary is a proud moment for every supporter and the Weekend of Legends will allow fans and some of the world’s most iconic players to come together and celebrate this incredible milestone.
“I can’t wait to pull the Rangers shirt back on and share the pitch with such legendary players on both sides and I’m sure the Rangers support will pack Ibrox out that day.”