Manchester United legends reunite at charity match in Bulgaria as teams captained by Dimitar Berbatov and Luis Figo go head-to-head

  • A star-studded line-up gathered on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Sofia 
  • Profits from the match have gone to two charities chosen by Dimitar Berbatov and Luis Figo 
  • Figo, a winner of the 2000 Ballon d'Or, led a team of All Stars against Berbatov's Manchester United legends team 

A team of Manchester United legends captained by Dimitar Berbatov took on a side of Luis Figo's All Stars on Wednesday in a charity match in Bulgaria.

Berbatov's United side featured Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar. 

Also in the side, but not former Old Trafford team-mates, were David James, Robbie Keane, Hristo Stoichkov, Krasimir Balakov, Stiliyan Petrov and Martin Petrov.

Dimitar Berbatov (left) brought former team-mates together for the charity match

Dimitar Berbatov (left) brought former team-mates together for the charity match

Paul Scholes tries his luck from range - just as he did many times for Manchester United

Paul Scholes tries his luck from range - just as he did many times for Manchester United

The All Stars players seem to mock the Manchester United legends after scoring

The All Stars players seem to mock the Manchester United legends after scoring

Chrstian Karembeu embraces Hristo Stoichkov during the charity match in Sofia

Chrstian Karembeu embraces Hristo Stoichkov during the charity match in Sofia

Figo, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2000, pulled no punches with his line-up either. 


He opted for a team that included Roberto Carlos, Robert Pires, Deco, David Trezeguet, Christian Karembeu, Dwight Yorke, Michel Salgado, Maxwell and Jari Litmanen. 

Profits from the match have gone to two children's charities chosen by Berbatov and Figo.

Berbatov leads his side out ahead of the match as David James follows closely behind

Berbatov leads his side out ahead of the match as David James follows closely behind

Robbie Keane was a team-mate of Berbatov's at Tottenham - they joined forces again in Sofia

Robbie Keane was a team-mate of Berbatov's at Tottenham - they joined forces again in Sofia

David Trezeguet (left) celebrates scoring against the Manchester United legends side

David Trezeguet (left) celebrates scoring against the Manchester United legends side

Former defender Phil Neville uploaded a picture of himself alongside Hristo Stoichkov 

Former defender Phil Neville uploaded a picture of himself alongside Hristo Stoichkov 

Gary Neville got in on the action alongside Nemanja Vidic while aiming a dig at Rio Ferdinand

Gary Neville got in on the action alongside Nemanja Vidic while aiming a dig at Rio Ferdinand

Ahead of kick-off, the former United striker said: 'It will be the first time Bulgaria has seen so many huge stars in one place, brought together by the cause of charity. 

'Together with them and with you who will come to the stadium, we will contribute to the better tomorrow.'

Keane, who was a team-mate of Berbatov's at Tottenham, added: 'Football is a sport that unites. This is its main goal, this is the main goal of the match in Sofia. 

Former Real Madrid star Luis Figo attempts to win the ball back from Patrice Evra

Former Real Madrid star Luis Figo attempts to win the ball back from Patrice Evra

Both players saw the funny side during the match and hugged on the pitch

Both players saw the funny side during the match and hugged on the pitch

'We, the footballers, are incredibly lucky to be paid for what we love to do. I want to help more children follow their dreams. I'm very happy to be here.'

Martin Jol, who was also in Sofia for the match, said: 'A great occasion to be here in Sofia. When Berbatov told me what stars he had invited for the game, I was very pleasantly surprised. Our relationship with him is perfect.'

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