Manchester United legends will be back in action this August.
Historic fixtures
A group of former Manchester United players often play together under the banner of the Legends team to raise money for various charities.
The most recent game took place against Southampton at the end of March.
United ran out 5-3 winners with players such as Louis Saha and Antonio Valencia taking the stage.
One of the most famous legends matches occurred in 2019 when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 5-0 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Treble victory.
The event saw the return of numerous fan favourites such as David Beckham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The year 2017 also saw an entertaining 2-2 draw with FC Barcelona at Old Trafford.
Newest opponent
Scunthorpe United’s in-house media has announced that they will be the next opponent to take on a United legends’ side this summer.
The site reports, “Scunthorpe United Football Club is delighted to announce the return of Iron Aid, with a Scunthorpe United Legends side set to take on a Manchester United Legends XI in a special pre-season fixture at the Attis Arena on Sunday, August 2nd (4pm kick-off) as part of a wider event with more details to be released in due course.”
They explain that the event will “bring together some of the most iconic names from both clubs’ histories for a memorable afternoon of football, nostalgia and fundraising.”
The club elaborated further on the reasons behind the match, stating, “the match marks the return of the popular Iron Aid concept, which in 2024, as part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations, raised significant funds for local charities and community causes, whilst creating unforgettable occasions for supporters of all ages.”
Which Scunthorpe and Manchester United players will be taking part in the match will be announced in due course.
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