Look! Legends Football Cup starring Ronaldinho, Figo, Kaka, Materazzi, Terry, Eto'o, Kluivert and Al Jaber in Dubai

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Look! Legends Football Cup starring Ronaldinho, Figo, Kaka, Materazzi, Terry, Eto'o, Kluivert and Al Jaber in Dubai

Some of the most famous footballers on the planet thrilled fans at Armani Hotel

Published: May 13, 2022 10:17 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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sport — Ronaldinho and Luis Figo were just some of the most famous names in football to face off in a thrilling exhibition match during the first edition of the Omegapro Legends Football Cup held at the Armani Hotel, Downtown Dubai. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — The two legends lead out their teams, the Stars and the Champions, for a thrilling night of football which was lapped up by the fans in attendance at the glitzy location. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — So many legendary footballers representing the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea during their illustrious careers and now sharing the same pitch together was an incredible sight. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — AC Milan and Brazil legend Kaka was on fine form and showed he has not lost any of those silky skills. The 40-year old won the World Cup in 2002 and the Ballon d'Or in 2007. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — That is one heck of a solid subs bench! From left Holland's Wesley Sneijder, Columbia's Carlos Valderrama, Brazil's Ronaldinho and Germany's Kevin Kuranyi. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — Great to see you again! Cameroon and Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o shares a hug with Kaka before kick off. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — Former Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldinho (second right) is tackled by former Italy World Cup winner Marco Materazzi (right) while Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o and France international Mikel Silvestre look on during the OmegaPro Legends Cup football match at the Armani Hotel, Dubai. Image Credit: AFP

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sport — Propper stopper... Germany's Jens Lehmann was also there last night. He was voted UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year for the 1996–97 and 2005–06 seasons, and was selected for three World Cup squads. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — John Terry played as a centre-back for Chelsea, the England national team and Aston Villa. He was regarded as one of the best defenders in the world at his peak and one of the greatest central defenders of his generation. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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sport — Football fans were treated to a night of amazing action thanks to the legendary players who laced up their boots for one more match in Downtown Dubai. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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Sport — The exhibition match was played right under the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. And on the other end of the pitch was the Dubai Fountain. In the middle of it all were the biggest names in football. It doesn't get any better! Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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Copy of 251981-01-02-1652421472947 — The legends pose for a group picture after the thrilling match. It was great to see so many household names of yesteryear back in action and proving they have not lost any of those amazing skills. Image Credit: AFP

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sport — Ronaldinho was still full of all those clever tricks and amazing goals and he lead his side in winning the coveted trophy. Image Credit: Imran Malik / Gulf News

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