Football greats from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, including Lus Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma have confirmed their participation in the Legends Faceoff scheduled to be held at DY Patil Stadium here on April 6.
This will be the first time ever that India will host an El Clasico between Real Madrid Legends and Barcelona Legends, with the exhibition match organised by Sports Front, a pioneer in global sports entertainment.
"India, I know you love football, and I can't wait to bring the magic to Mumbai. Let's make this an unforgettable night," Lus Figo, a Ballon d'Or winner (2000) and a key figure in Portuguese football history, said in a release.
Figo played for both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, winning multiple La Liga titles and the 2002 UEFA Champions League with Los Blancos.
Puyol, who captained Bara to six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies, said: "India, I've seen your passion for football from afar now it's time to witness