Barcelona and Real Madrid legends may play in Kolkata
The eternal rivalry between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid commonly called as the El-Classico is set to be played out in India later this year. It will not involve current set of players os the two Spanish giants, but will feature Barcelona and Real Madrid legends.
The exhibition match is likely to be played in Kolkata in the third week of September as a memory of legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff.
According to a press statement issued by Football Next Foundation who are the organisers of the match issued an announcement at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on thursday in the presence of Real Madrid legends like Isidoro San Jose, Amancio Amaro and Ricardo Gallego.
Former Indian International Dipendu Biswas, who will be the brand ambassador for the match was also present on the occasion.
Last time Barcelona and Real Madrid legends faced each other at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium at Lebanon resulted in a 3-2 win for Barcelona.
Here's the highlights of that match.
Here's the highlights of that match.
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