Portugal Legends defeated World XI in a charity match

On September 15, at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, a spectacular football evening took place — the Legends Charity Game, featuring Portugal Legends against World Football Stars. The match had a charitable purpose: all proceeds were directed to support social projects.

From the very first minutes, the hosts seized the initiative. The score was opened by the famous striker Pauleta, soon doubled by Hélder Postiga. Under the applause of the crowd, Ballon d’Or winner Luís Figo also found the net, and Pepe sealed the victory for Portugal Legends. The only reply came from Englishman Michael Owen, setting the final score at 4–1.

Symbolically, the teams were coached by equally renowned figures: Portugal Legends by Costinha, and the World XI by legendary Brazilian Roberto Carlos.

Additionally, the legendary boxer Oleksandr Usyk appeared on the pitch for the World XI.

Portugal Legends
Coach: Costinha

Starting XI:

• Vítor Baía (goalkeeper)
• José Bosingwa
• Pepe
• Bruno Alves
• Fábio Coentrão
• Tiago Mendes
• Luís Figo
• Maniche
• Nani
• Ricardo Quaresma
• Pauleta

Substitutes:

• Beto Pimparel
• Eliseu
• Danny
• Ricardo Carvalho
• Jorge Andrade
• Simão Sabrosa
• Deco
• Nuno Gomes
• Hélder Postiga

World XI
Coach: Roberto Carlos

Starting XI:

• Petr Čech (goalkeeper)
• Javier Zanetti
• John Terry
• Carles Puyol
• Marco Materazzi
• Gaizka Mendieta
• Marek Hamšík
• Christian Karembeu
• Kaká
• Henrik Larsson
• Javier Saviola

Substitutes:

• Edwin van der Sar
• Roberto Carlos
• Giorgos Karagounis
• Krasimir Balakov
• Gheorghe Hagi
• Youri Djorkaeff
• Michael Owen
• Alessandro Del Piero
• Hristo Stoichkov
• Oleksandr Usyk

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