Ex-Manchester United players in Malta for Valletta 2018
On Sunday, more than 12 Manchester United ex-players will be in Malta to play an exhibition match against current local title-holders Valletta FC at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali.
The Valletta FC vs Manchester Reds Legends XI Exhibition Match is being held as part of celebrations marking Valletta as the European Capital of Culture.
Manchester United ex-players coming to Malta for this game include Ronny Johnsen, Raimond van der Gouw, Wes Brown, Sammy Mcllroy, Chris Casper, Lee Martin, Bojan Djordjic, Andy Ritchie, Danny Webber, Keith Gillespie, Ben Thornley, Russell Beardsmore and manager Jimmy Greenhoff.
These former international football stars were all part of Manchester United at some point between 1971 and 2008, winning many Premier League titles, FA Cups and Champions’ Leagues.
Tickets at €5 can be obtained from Valletta Football Club or the Manchester United Supporters’ Club, with all proceeds going towards the Ursuline Sisters’ Creche, Angela House, Gwardamangia.
The match will take place on Sunday at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali, kicking off at 6.30pm. For more information and latest updates, visit valletta2018.org or follow Valletta 2018 on Facebook.
