Beckham and Ferguson set for UNICEF charity match reunion
The former Manchester United midfielder will
captain a Great Britain and Ireland team managed
by the Scot, with Zinedine Zidane leading a Rest of
the World XIManchester United greats Sir Alex
Ferguson and David Beckham will be reunited at
Old Trafford on November 14 in a charity match to
raise funds for UNICEF.
Beckham will captain a Great Britain and Ireland
team managed by Ferguson that will face a Rest
of the World XI led by Carlo Ancelotti and
skippered by Zinedine Zidane.
Money raised through profits from ticket sales
and donations made on the matchday will go to
UNICEF to help protect the world’s most
vulnerable children.
Beckham said: "I want a world where children can
grow up safe from violence, free from poverty and
protected from preventable diseases.
"This match gives me the perfect opportunity to
raise awareness and vital funds to help reach the
children who need it most. I am delighted that my
friend Zizou will join me in leading two teams, full
of our friends and team-mates, at the best
stadium in the world."
Former England captain Beckham made 394
appearances for United under Ferguson before
departing for Real Madrid in 2003.
Ferguson, 73, retired in 2013, having won 38
trophies during 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.
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