Treble Reunion: United legends return to Old Trafford for anniversary match
Manchester United Legends will take on FC Bayern Legends, exactly 20 years since they secured the unprecedented treble.
The countdown is on to see Manchester United’s 1998/99 squad take on a team of Bayern Munich legends at Old Trafford this Sunday.
A reunion match is taking place exactly 20 years since the day when United came from behind to defeat Bayern 2-1 at Barcelona’s Nou Camp and win the Champions League to seal the unprecedented Treble.
All funds raised from the anniversary game will support Manchester United Foundation’s work with young people across Greater Manchester.
Who's back?
Many members of the Reds’ Treble-winning squad will be involved, offering fans an all-star line-up.
Sir Alex Ferguson's returning to the dugout to manage the Red Devils once again, with current manager and Champions League final match-winner Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reuniting with the four fab forwards Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke and Teddy Sheringham.
Peter Schmeichel will be back in goal, with Raimond van der Gouw also signing up.
Former United captain Gary Neville will take part, with Henning Berg, Wes Brown, Denis Irwin, Ronny Johnsen, David May and Jaap Stam providing further defensive options.
Class of ’92 graduates David Beckham, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes will make up the midfield, alongside Jesper Blomqvist and Jonathan Greening.
Karel Poborsky, Louis Saha and Mikael Silvestre were not at the club during the Treble-winning season but, as regulars in previous Legends matches and keen supporters of Manchester United Foundation, they are also set to play a part in the game.
Becks is back
Speaking to Manchester United's website, Beckham's spoke of his excitement to come back for such a momentous game.
“I haven't seen some of the squad for a while, so to all be back together, as players and friends, will be a great moment. Having Sir Alex there to manage us will also be an incredible moment. To have the boss back at Old Trafford will be huge for the fans - it will be an incredible day.
“Being a team that achieved so much in 1999, to come together and do something like this and raise as much money as possible for the Foundation is so important for all of us as individuals, as a team and, of course, Manchester United as a club."
You can find details about how to buy tickets here.