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    "excerpt": "Jesus Enrique Velasco Munoz: Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luis Figo has been announced as the captain of the Real Madrid Legends as the squads for the 'Legends Faceoff' between the two Spanish giants have been announced on Wednesday.\n",
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    "editor1": "Jesus Enrique Velasco Munoz: Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luis Figo has been announced as the captain of the Real Madrid Legends as the squads for the 'Legends Faceoff' between the two Spanish giants have been announced on Wednesday.\n<p>This iconic clash is scheduled to take place on April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, bringing back some of football's most iconic rivalries in front of an energised crowd.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"The 'Legends Faceoff' is going to be special. I am really excited to play in India for the first time. The passion of the fans here is incredible, and I can\u2019t wait to experience it first-hand,\" Puyol said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Xavi Hernandez added, \"Barcelona vs. Real Madrid is the biggest rivalry in football, and I am excited to be part of this historic match. Mumbai, get ready for a footballing spectacle like no other!\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"The love for football in India is growing every day, and it\u2019s a privilege to bring this legendary rivalry to the fans in Mumbai. This will be a match to remember!\" said Figo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Michael Owen stated: \u201cIt\u2019s always exciting to play in front of passionate football fans, and I\u2019ve heard so much about India\u2019s enthusiasm for the game. The \u2018Legends Faceoff\u2019 is going to be an unforgettable night.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The \u2018Legends Faceoff\u2019 is organised by The Sports Front, a pioneering force in the global sports market, dedicated to developing unique athletic intellectual properties (IPs), organising world-class events, and providing top-tier sports activation and talent management services.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Speaking on the occasion, John Zaidi, CEO &amp; co-founder of The Sports Front, said, \"The \u2018Legends Faceoff\u2019 has sparked tremendous interest among fans. With the announcement of these legendary squads, the excitement has reached a whole new level. We are committed to making this an unforgettable experience for Indian football fans.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Full Squads for the Legends Faceoff:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Real Madrid Legends:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Lu\u00eds Figo (C), Pedro Contreras, Kiko Casilla, Francisco Pavon, Fernando Sanz, Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Ruben de la Red, Antonio 'Toni' del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Ivan Perez, Jesus Enrique Velasco Munoz, Jose Luis Cabrera, Juan Jose Olalla Fernandez, David Barral Torres, Christian Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona Legends:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Lu\u00eds Figo (C), Pedro Contreras, Kiko Casilla, Francisco Pavon, Fernando Sanz, Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Ruben de la Red, Antonio 'Toni' del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Ivan Perez, Jesus Enrique Velasco Munoz, Jose Luis Cabrera, Juan Jose Olalla Fernandez, David Barral Torres, Christian Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/tagging\/highest-tax-paying-cricketers\">Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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