Charity game at Anfield
A unique charity football match to benefit the
people of Liverpool will take place at Anfield
later this month, which will include two All-Star
line-ups of some of Europe's elite players.
The event, which has been organised by Liverpool
FC's official charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation,
will bring together two teams that will be selected
by Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher as some
of the most influential players they have played
with or against.
Player recruitment is well underway, and players
confirmed include Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres,
Pepe Reina, Dirk Kuyt, Xabi Alonso, Thierry Henry,
John Terry and Didier Drogba, to name a few.
Current Reds first-team players who are not on
international duty will also play some part, as
well as some of the Academy's brightest stars,
plus the club's backroom staff will also be on
hand to offer support.
Proceeds raised will help to fund the Liverpool FC
Foundation's community programmes, which
benefit thousands of young people and adults
throughout the city of Liverpool.
Funds will also support Alder Hey's new Hospital
in the Park, as well as providing support
packages to Claire House, Positive Futures, Centre
56 and Cash for Kids.