Legends Charity Game
Portugal Legends vs. World Legends
September 15, 2025 - Estádio José Alvalade (Sporting Clube of Portugal)
THE GAME
The Legends Charity Game is a highly anticipated match between Portugal Legends vs. World Legends, featuring some of the biggest names in the history of football. The Legends will compete in front of 60,000 Spectators, and in front of millions of people that will watch the game online / on TV.
The game will be played at José Alvalade Stadium (Sporting Lisbon Stadium).
The Legends Charity Game is more than a game, it’s a rallying cry for unity, compassion, and purpose. Every goal scored, every cheer from the stands, and every donation raised will help transform lives across Ukraine, Portugal and around the world.
The aim is to raise over €1,000,000 for the selected charities.
Official Partners
THE TEAMS
World Legends
WORLD LEGEND
Peter Schmeichel
Manager
Denmark
WORLD LEGEND
Rene Higuita
Goalkeeper
Columbia
WORLD LEGEND
Carles Puyol
Defence
Spain
WORLD LEGEND
Youri Djorkaeff
Midfield
France
WORLD LEGEND
Gheorghe Hagi
Midfield
Romania
WORLD LEGEND
Henrik Larsson
Attack
Sweden
WORLD LEGEND
Diego Lugano
Assistant Manager
Uruguay
WORLD LEGEND
Cafu
Defence
Brazil
WORLD LEGEND
John Terry
Defence
England
WORLD LEGEND
Christian Karembeu
Midfield
France
WORLD LEGEND
Giorgos Karagounis
Midfield
Greece
WORLD LEGEND
Michael Owen
Attack
England
WORLD LEGEND
Petr Čech
Goalkeeper
Czech Republic
WORLD LEGEND
Marco Materazzi
Defence
Italy
WORLD LEGEND
Roberto Carlos
Defence
Brazil
WORLD LEGEND
Gaizka Mendieta
Midfield
Spain
WORLD LEGEND
Marek Hamšík
Midfield
Slovakia
WORLD LEGEND
Javier Saviola
Attack
Argentina
WORLD LEGEND
Edwin van der Sar
Goalkeeper
Netherlands
WORLD LEGEND
Javier Zanetti
Defence
Argentina
WORLD LEGEND
Kaká
Midfield
Brazil
WORLD LEGEND
Krasimir Balakov
Midfield
Bulgaria
WORLD LEGEND
Del Piero
Attack
Italy
WORLD LEGEND
Hristo Stoichkov
Attack
Bulgaria
*Player line up subject to change.
Portugal Legends
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Costinha
Manager
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Ricardo Carvalho
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Eliseu
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Dani
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Nani
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Pauleta
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Vitor Baia
Goalkeeper
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Fábio Coentrão
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Bruno Alves
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Simao
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Quaresma
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Beto
Goalkeeper
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Bosingwa
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Luis Figo
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Maniche
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Nuno Gomes
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Pepe
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Jorge Andrade
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Deco
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Tiago Mendes
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Hélder Postiga
Attack
Portugal
Charities
The Legends Charity Game is more than a game, it’s a rallying cry for unity, compassion, and purpose. Every goal scored, every cheer from the stands, and every donation raised will provide support for families in need in Ukraine and across the world.
The aim is to raise over €1,000,000 for the selected charities.
Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa
The Portuguese Red Cross works within communities via 159 local branches allowing it to operate in emergency response, healthcare, training, and social intervention across the country. #NeighbourNextDoor
Caritas Portugal (Cáritas Portuguesa)
Cáritas Portuguesa is a Lisbon-based charity with an international sensibility that offers critical support to marginalised communities fighting issues such as poverty and inadequate emergency relief
International Alert
International Alert brings people and communities together across divides to tackle the root causes of conflict and build lasting peace.
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS)
In response to the war in Ukraine, the Red Cross has been at the frontline, delivering urgent medical care, shelter, food, and psychological support to those affected communities.
Sport Global Charitable Foundation is a restricted fund under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund (UK registered charity with charity number 1099682). All of the profits from the Legends Charity Game will support the Sport Global Charitable Foundation’s beneficiary charities across a range of causes including the Ukrainian Red Cross Society and Caritas Portugal.
THE VENUE
Estádio José Alvalade (Sporting Clube of Portugal)
Estádio José Alvalade is the home stadium of Sporting Clube de Portugal. It's located in Lisbon and has a capacity of over 50,000 spectators. The stadium is known for its modern design, including a bowl-like structure with four stands and two tiers.
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
We have a number of VIP Boxes and Hospitality Packages available, please contact info@legendscharitygame.com for prices and more information.
ADDRESS:
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
Strategic Partners
Headline Sponsor
Supporting Charity Partner
