“Oh I need this in my life!” – Fans on CLOUD 9 as ‘Over-35s’ World Cup comes to England this summer, set to feature football icons

Venues for the 'Over-35s' World Cup are yet to be decided.

“Oh I need this in my life!” – Fans on CLOUD 9 as ‘Over-35s’ World Cup comes to England this summer, set to feature football icons

Ronaldinho, Kaka and Thierry Henry will feature in the 'Over-35s' World Cup. (Image via beIN Sports, SoccerPro and SportsNet}

Football fans are thrilled over the ‘Over-35s’ World Cup in England this summer. Some of football’s all-time greats are set to take part in the tournament, with Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, and Kaka being a few names among them.

The eight-team tournament, held in England, will feature England, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Organized by the Elite Players Group (EPG), owned by notable former footballers and sports businessmen, the event is being led by the founders themselves, who also lead their national teams. Ronaldo, now with PSG, returned to his boyhood club, Sevilla, after two years.

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The tournament is for players over 35 who have represented their country or made 100 top-flight appearances. Seven matches are scheduled for early June, bridging the gap between the Champions League final and the start of Euro 2024. Each game will have 11 players per side, last 70 minutes, and allow rolling substitutes. Quarter-finals will be on June 4 and June 5, followed by semi-finals on June 8 and the final on June 11.

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Additionally, this competition will feature many legends, such as Michael Owen, Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard, Hernan Crespo, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Marcel Desailly, Mesut Ozil, Fabio Cannavaro, Carles Puyol, and Diego Forlan.

Football fans share excitement on the announcement of ‘Over-35s’ World Cup in England

Football enthusiasts and internet users shared their reactions on social media platforms after the recent announcement of the ‘Over-35s’ World Cup to be held in England during the summer. The tournament will feature renowned ex-football stars including Mesut Ozil, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, and others.

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Fabio Cannavaro, Roberto Carlos and Mesut Ozil. (Image via IMDB, Roberto Carlos Official and CNN)

Further, one fan exclaimed that this is the kind of tournament that he waited for all his life. Adding that he would love French stars Thierry Henry, Robert Pires, and Patrick Vieira to link up. Another fan expressed hope for the inclusion of an African team, specifically mentioning Nigeria.

Here are some of the fans’ reactions:

Meanwhile, a Brazilian fan expressed his anticipation in watching Ronaldo, Kaka, and Ronaldinho in attack once again for the national side. While another expressed a negative view claiming that most of the players are slow and overweight.

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