Manchester United Legends to Play Against Celtic: Where to Watch the Charity Match.
According to The Sun: This Saturday, two legends of European football will once again meet on the field – Manchester United's team will head to Celtic Park for a charity match against the Boys.
In last year's meeting, Wayne Rooney amazed everyone with a spectacular free-kick upon returning to Old Trafford.
PAWayne Rooney once again showcased himself in the 2024 match with an impressive free-kickPAThe Celtic team won last year's match after a penalty shootoutHowever, Gary Hooper's strike sent the game to penalties, where Celtic celebrated victory after Danny Webber's miss.
The main purpose of the match remains charity: last year, nearly a million pounds were raised to support the Manchester United Foundation's youth initiatives in Greater Manchester and other regions of the UK.
And to the delight of fans on both sides, the legends will again meet on the pitch – this time at Celtic Park.
SunSport provides all the necessary information ahead of this long-awaited charity match.
When will the Celtic vs Manchester United Legends match take place?
- The Celtic vs Manchester United Legends match will take place on Saturday, September 6.
- Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM BST.
- Celtic Park has been chosen as the venue, which accommodates approximately 60,411 spectators.
- Last year, the Boys defeated United in a penalty shootout.
Which TV channel will broadcast the match and will there be a live stream?
- The Celtic vs Manchester United Legends match will be broadcast on MUTV and Celtic TV.
- MUTV is available via Sky TV for £7 per month or £60 for annual access.
- The official Manchester United website offers a subscription for £7.99 per month or £29.99 per year.
- Additionally, SunSport will provide step-by-step coverage through our blog.
Who will play in the charity match?
Bryan Robson will return as the coach of the Manchester United Legends team. Players expected to participate include Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, and Dimitar Berbatov.
Celtic has also confirmed some names of their players, including former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and last year's meeting's top scorer Gary Hooper.
What do they say about the match?
Manchester United hero Bryan Robson shared his thoughts on the match:
“We have had several friendlies for the Foundation, and they always go at a high level, with great support. We always thank the fans for that.”
“We had wonderful games – against Barcelona, Real Madrid. Celtic gave us a real challenge last year when they came to Old Trafford.“All the guys are looking forward to playing in Celtic, they have a great charisma and passionate support for football. All the guys are eager for the trip to Glasgow.“I love it because you meet people I played with before and those who achieved great things in football.”
“There are many characters in the team, and that’s great. The most important thing is that charitable organizations benefit from these matches. The guys from United understand how important this is for our Foundation, and of course, for Celtic's Foundation.”
The charity match between Manchester United legends and Celtic is becoming an important event not only for fans of both clubs but also for those in need of support. The funds raised, going into the development of young talents, help build a better future for youth in the UK. This match is a reminder of how football can unite people for good causes.
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