FIFA legends held exhibition match with Mexican football stars

Portuguese former football player Luis Figo controls the ball during a match between FIFA legends and Mexican football stars on the eve of the 66th FIFA Congress in Mexico City on May 11, 2016. AFP

Some of the World’s Best Footballers have taken-on a Mexican All-Stars Side in an exhibition match in Mexico City ahead of the 66th FIFA Congress.

The match was played in the world-famous Azteca Stadium, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Iconic Venue, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in attendance.

Four teams of football legends including Ronaldinho, Luis Figo, Fabio Cannavaro, Clarence Seedorf, Samuel Eto'o, Michel Salgado, Marcel Desailly, and former Iran International Mehdi Mahdavikia, playing in Relay, faced the Mexican side.

Following a light-hearted encounter the International Stars lost 9-8, with the home side’s Jorge Campos scoring the winner.

 


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