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Soccer fans will once again be able to see their idols playing in the field.
In June of this year, the World Veterans Championship will be held in England, with eight national teams participating.
The event is organized by the "Elite Players Group" and they have already announced the participation of some celebrities - Brazil will be represented by attackers Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, England's team will be defended by Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard, while Italy's defense will be led by Marco Materazzi and Fabio Cannavaro.
It is reported that the championship will most likely take place at Newcastle's "St James Park" stadium.
The national teams and the players already announced are:
England: David James, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard, Steve McManaman (C), Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen.
Brazil: Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Emerson (C), Kaka, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo.
France: Marcel Desailly, Christian Karembeu (C), Thierry Henry.
Argentina: Pablo Zabaleta, Esteban Cambiasso (C), Hernan Crespo.
Spain: Carles Puyol, Michel Salgado (C), David Villa.
Germany: Kevin Kuranyi (C), Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil.
Italy: Marco Materazzi (C), Fabio Cannavaro, Francesco Totti.
Uruguay: Diego Lugano (C), Diego Forlan.
