Ronaldinho to compete against Luis Figo in China's Ningxia
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| Ronaldinho (Left) of Brazil fights for the ball with Juan de Dios Ram’rez of Mexico during a friendly soccer match between FIFA Football Legends against Mexican all-stars as part of the 66th FIFA Congress and 50th anniversary of the Azteca stadium, at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, May 11, 2016. [Photo/Agencies] |
Former world soccer star Ronaldinho from Brazil and Luis Figo from Portugal will spearhead the Star Teams of South America and Europe respectively to play a friendly in China's Ningxia on August 19.
At a press conference in Yinchuan on Thursday, the organizers said that the two teams will be directed by Roberto Carlos from Brazil and Paolo Rossi from Italy respectively.
The two teams consist legendary retired stars including Ivan Zamorano, Salvatore Schillaci, Massimo Oddo and Fabrizio Ravanelli.
- Portuguese soccer player Luis Figo (L) kicks the ball as he is challenged by Paraguain Carlos Bonet (R) during a friendly match at May One stadium in the Portuguese Northern city of Braga June 6,
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