Expo 2020 hosts an exhibition match with the participation of art celebrities

Legends of the Round Witch in the “All-Star Challenge”

  • During the reveal of the colors of the shirts of the four teams participating in the "Challenge".

    Cinematography: Mostafa Qassemi

  • Mohammad Hamaki.

  • Mohamed Ramadan.

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The four former world football stars, who are: (Spain, Michel Celgado, and the French: Patrice Evra, Samir Nasri, and Bacary Sanya), who will participate in the exhibition match hosted by the Sports and Fitness Center at Expo 2020 Dubai tomorrow, revealed the names of famous art and sports And "Social Media", who will participate in the "All-Star Challenge" initiative launched by the Emirates Football Association and the Expo, in cooperation with the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Dubai Cares, and the "Football for Peace" organization. Dubai Sports Council and Adidas International.

This came during a press conference held yesterday at the Dubai Cares pavilion in the Expo 2020 Opportunities Area.

agenda

The initiative comes as part of the Emirati football agenda for the new year, in matches that bring together the most prominent football stars and legends, celebrities, art stars and influencers on social media, in a distinctive event, especially since the four competing teams include local leaders and Emirati sports stars, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his brother Sheikh Zayed bin Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the UAE Football Association, and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City Football Club.

Competition

And the names of the stars of art and singing who will participate in the match are preceded by the Egyptian artists, Mohamed Ramadan and Mohamed Hamaki, who will inflame the enthusiasm of the public in a pure competition for the title of the championship, especially since Ramadan will defend the colors of the former Real Madrid star team, Michel Salgado, while Mohamed Hamaki defends Patrice Evra team colours.

a challenge

In addition, Salgado said: "The (All-Star Challenge) match reflects the concept of challenge and success achieved by (Expo) by all standards, in light of the challenges that humanity is witnessing, especially at the level of the (Corona) pandemic."

Salgado added that "the dazzling Dubai presented at (Expo 2020) summarizes the concept of the challenge that Dubai has led in general, in presenting an exceptional version of the history of international exhibitions, despite the difficult circumstances the world is going through."

Goals

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, said: "The initiative is unique, and reflects the objectives of (Expo 2020), the major international event that embraces the whole world," noting that it is not surprising that all these stars and celebrities meet under the sky of Dubai, which Through its exhibition portal, it succeeded in bringing the world together.”

He added, "The initiative brings together an elite group of football legends, whose names have shined in the sky of world football, and have achieved many successes, pointing out that the presence of these stars and celebrities will contribute to the definition of the lofty goals of Expo 2020, as they have the ability to inspire future generations and promote the goals." Noble Football.

communication

In turn, the CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation and a member of the Emirates Football Association Council, Khalfan Jumaa Belhoul Khalfan, said, "The (All Star Challenge) initiative reflects the metal of the UAE, which brings together minds and talents of different nationalities, and the role highlights the importance of the role of sports in promoting communication. The positive interaction between the various peoples of the world, and embodies Dubai’s leadership and success in hosting the most important global events in various fields, and spreading the values ​​of tolerance, peace and cooperation around the world.”

In the same context, Mohammed Al Hashemi, Chief Technology Officer at Expo 2020, stressed that “the initiative represents an ideal addition to the (Expo) sports activities, which contribute to achieving the objectives of the exhibition, in promoting international cooperation towards a healthier, happier and safer planet.” "The contribution of these stars and their constant passion for creativity is behind the true meaning of football development, especially since their successes made them legends in the world of football."

Sanyan Baccalaureate Team

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the UAE Football Association.

Freestyle football star, Frenchman Sian.

French football player, William Fancor.

Former Wales national rugby player, Mike Phillips.

The former star of Manchester United, French Louis Saha.

French international racing, Michael Silvestre.

Sports journalist, Anas Bukhash.

rapper, French Gradior.

Poet of the Million, Saif Al-Mansoori.

UAE women's national football team player, Anoud Al-Adwan.

England national football team player of Pakistani origin, Kashif Siddiqui.

Salgado team

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Zayed bin Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

President of the Emirates Air Sports Federation, Nasr Al Neyadi.

Egyptian artist Mohamed Ramadan.

former Portuguese national team star, Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Inter Milan, Luis Figo.

Italian former Inter star, Marco Materazzi.

Real Madrid's Spanish racing player, Ruben de Larede.

Former German international, Kevin Kourani.

Female national football team player, Areej Al Hammadi.

Member of the Strategy and Investment Committee of the Emirates Football Association, Abu Bakr Al-Husseini.

Deputy Commissioner General and Director of the German Pavilion at Expo 2020, Sebastian Rossetto.

Moroccan producer, musician, arranger, songwriter and singer, Nader Khayat.

Spanish footballer, Eva Barnes.

Team Patrice Evra

CEO of "Dubai for the Future" and member of the Emirates Football Association Board, Khalfan Jumaa Belhoul.

Member of the National Teams Committee of the Football Association, Ahmed Al-Taniji.

Egyptian artist Mohamed Hamaki.

Turkish Chef Burak.

Female national football team player, Laila Al Muhairi.

Commissioner-General of the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020, Justin McGowan.

Former Dutch international player, Nigel de Jong.

Former captain of the Irish national football team, Robbie Keane.

"Freestyle" star.

Lisa Zimochi

UAE national futsal player, Tariq Aman.

Social Media Influencer, Just Soul.

Samir Nasri's team

Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Manchester City" Football Club, Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

Former Juventus star, Moroccan Mehdi Benatia.

The former Moroccan national team star, Mubarak Boussoufa.

UAE women's national football team player, Nouf Al-Enezi.

Social media influencer, Zoran Lucas.

The former star of the Algerian national football team, Karim Ziani.

Executive Director of the Technical Affairs and National Teams Sector in the Emirates Football Association, Omar Yabroudi.

Brazilian Rafael Oliveira do Nascimento.