Red on Red: Gerrard and Ferdinand go where Ronaldo could not tread in Hong Kong clash
Teams of ex-Manchester United and Liverpool players led by Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand set for Kai Tak Stadium clash on October 18
After Cristiano Ronaldo had to settle for playing at Hong Kong Stadium, a group of retired Manchester United and Liverpool stars have been granted an opportunity to perform in the city’s grander Kai Tak Stadium.
On Monday, a press release that was low on detail revealed Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard would captain teams of veterans in a “Red on Red: Gerrard 11 v Rio 11” match at the 50,000-capacity Kowloon venue, on October 18.
The most expensive tickets will cost HK$999 (around US$128), although there was a promise that nearly 20,000 seats would be priced at HK$500 or cheaper.
The release stated the match would be “presented by Pulse”, although there was no more information about the organiser’s identity. The Football Association of Hong Kong, China will support the event.
World Football Legends, who clarified that they were co-organisers of the match between teams of ex-Real Madrid and Barcelona players in Hong Kong last year, has overseen Manchester United v Liverpool legends games in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore over the past 15 months.
Former defender Ferdinand claimed six English Premier League titles and one Champions League during 12 years with Manchester United, where he moved from Leeds United in 2002.