Legends Charity Game
Portugal Legends vs. World Legends
September 15, 2025
Organised by Sport Global
In association with
About
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.
Given the Champions League is played the same week, the game will be played at either Estádio da Luz (Benfica Stadium) or José Alvalade Stadium (Sporting Lisbon Stadium), which will be revealed in August when the schedule is released.
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
Player
Preview
World Legends Preview
Portugal Legends Preview
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Costinha
Manager
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Fábio Coentrão
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Luis Figo
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Maniche
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Nuno Gomes
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Vitor Baia
Goalkeeper
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Bosingwa
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Deco
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Tiago Mendes
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Hélder Postiga
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Beto
Goalkeeper
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Jorge Andrade
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Dani
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Nani
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Hugo Almeida
Attack
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Ricardo Carvalho
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Eliseu
Defence
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Simao
Midfield
Portugal
PORTUGAL LEGEND
Quaresma
Attack
Portugal
WORLD LEGEND
Peter Schmeichel
Manager
Denmark
WORLD LEGEND
Leonardo Bonucci
Defence
Italy
WORLD LEGEND
Youri Djorkaeff
Midfield
France
WORLD LEGEND
Giorgis Karagounis
Midfield
Greece
WORLD LEGEND
Henrik Larsson
Attack
Sweden
WORLD LEGEND
Diego Lugano
Assistant Manager
Uruguay
WORLD LEGEND
Javier Zanetti
Defence
Argentina
WORLD LEGEND
Gaizka Mendieta
Midfield
Spain
WORLD LEGEND
Marek Hamsik
Midfield
Slovakia
WORLD LEGEND
Michael Owen
Attack
England
WORLD LEGEND
Cafu
Defence
Brazil
WORLD LEGEND
Christian Karambeu
Defence
France
WORLD LEGEND
Krassimir Balakov
Midfield
Bulgaria
WORLD LEGEND
Del Piero
Attack
Italy
WORLD LEGEND
Javier Saviola
Attack
Argentina
WORLD LEGEND
Fabio Cannavaro
Defence
Italy
Patrice Evra
Defence
France
WORLD LEGEND
Gheorghe Hagi
Midfield
Romania
WORLD LEGEND
Shota Arveladzte
Attack
Gerogia
WORLD LEGEND
Ronaldinho
Midfield
Brazil
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.
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.
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
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.
Strategic Partners
Sponsors
Media Partners
Schedule
18:00 | Player Arrivals |
18:30 | Supporter Arrivals |
19:40 | Pre Game Show |
20:00 | First Half Kick Off |
20:50 | Half Time Show / Prize Raffles |
21:10 | Second Half Kick Off |
22:00 | Winner Trophy |
Venue
Given the Champions League is played the same week, we are working with both Benfica and Sporting Lisbon to use the Stadium of the Club that will not be playing at home that week.
Estádio da Luz (Benfica Stadium)
Estádio da Luz, commonly known as the Stadium of Light, is an iconic sports venue with a rich history. It has witnessed numerous memorable matches and continues to be a symbol of sporting excellence.
ADDRESS:
Estádio da Luz,
Av. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, 1500-313 Lisboa, Portugal
José Alvalade Stadium (Sporting Lisbon Stadium)
ADDRESS:
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisboa, 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.
Tickets will be available to buy from 1st July 2025.
We have a number of VIP Boxes and Hospitality Packages available, please contact info@legendscharitygame.com for prices and more information.