LIVERPOOL legends welcome Chelsea legends to Anfield for a huge charity match this Saturday!
Steven Gerrard is CONFIRMED to represent the Reds this weekend as the legendary Merseyside icon returns for another emotional meeting with his adoring fans.
Steven Gerrard will lead Liverpool Legends in a charity match against Chelsea Legends at Anfield[/caption]
Marking 20 years since Liverpool vs Chelsea in the Champions league semi-final in the 2004-05 season, the game sparks a reminder on a storied rivalry.
That campaign was unforgettable for both clubs, with Chelsea winning the league for the first time in 50 years and Liverpool lifting the Champions League – after a controversial Luis Garcia goal.
There will also be Champions League-winning managers in BOTH dugouts.
Rafa Benitez takes charge of the Reds, who took the crown in 2005, and Roberto Di Matteo – who lead Chelsea to the European Cup in 2012 – is in for the Blues.
Proceedings from the game will support LFC Foundation’s health programmes, targeting negative health statistics across the Liverpool City Region.
Matt Parish, LFC Foundation chief executive, said: “Last season was our best Legends game yet [for] funds raised.”
“The funds raised enable us to support even more children, young people and families in our community and beyond.”
For the first time for Liverpool or Chelsea there will also be a women’s star on the teams.
Natasha Dowie, who won two WSL titles with Liverpool, and Katie Chapman – who lifted the WSL with Chelsea and Arsenal and won 94 England caps.
When is Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends?
- Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends will take place on Saturday, March 22.
- The match will kick off at 3pm GMT.
- Anfield will host the match.
Is Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends on TV?
- LFCTV members will be able to watch the fixture as part of their subscription.
- The channel is available as an add-on with other TV packages.
- The game will also be held via pay-per-view for £5.99 on the Official Chelsea App and Chelseafc.com.
- Coverage starts at 2pm.
- Alternatively, SunSport will blog all the action as it happens.
Who is playing in the match?
The teams confirmed so far are below, although there are often late changes in charity matches.
Liverpool
- Steven Gerrard
- Sami Hyypia
- Martin Skrtel
- Djimi Traore
- Djibril Cisse
- Fabio Aurelio
- Robbie Keane
- Jay Spearing
- Igor Biscan
- Dirk Kuyt
- Bjorn Tore Kvarme
- Mohammed Sissoko
- Gregory Vignal
- Florent Sinama-Pongolle
- Sander Westerveld
- Jerzy Dudek
- David James
- Natasha Dowie
- Rafa Benitez (manager)
Chelsea
- Gianfranco Zola
- Carlo Cuicini
- Eidur Gudjohnsen
- Ramires
- John Obi-Mikel
- Gary Cahill
- Florent Malouda
- Ryan Bertrand
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
- Jesper Gronkjaer
- Jody Morris
- Frank Sinclair
- Katie Chapman
- Roberto Di Matteo (manager)
What is the match raising money for?
- One hundred percent of the proceedings will be support the works of LFC Foundation, Forever Reds, Chelsea Foundation and Chelsea Players Trust.
- Previous Legends games at Anfield have raised over £7.5 million with a goal to increase the number of people supported from 127,000, to 500,000 people a season by 2030.
Where can I get tickets for Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends?
- Tickets for the charity match are sold on the Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC websites.
- Tickets will be sold online only.
- Adult tickets are available for £29, £19 for concessions and £9 for juniors.
