Football legends play friendly game with workers in Qatar ahead of World Cup semis

Updated : Dec 15, 2022 09:14
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AP

Former top football stars such as Brazil’s Cafu, Portugal’s Nuno Gomes, Italy's Del Piero and many others took to the pitch during a World Cup encounter in Qatar on Monday – but this time no trophies were at stake, just fun.

The so-called FIFA Legends took part in a friendly match with Qatar-based workers at the Al Thumama stadium in Doha.

Also read: FIFA WC: Argentina vs Croatia, 1st Semi-final Preview

Even FIFA President Gianni Infantino took on a new role, as he dressed up as a referee and dished out yellow cards.

According to the organisers, over 5,000 people attended the match.

It was a side event of the World Cup ahead of the semi-finals that will see Argentina face Croatia and France against the surprise of the tournament, Morocco.

Also read: FIFA WC: France vs Morocco, 2nd Semi-final Preview

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