![]() ![]() Perez was also present at Friday's launch event, where the Blancos club chief said the game showcase the values his club represents, and again paid tribute to Cruyff. When Cruyff died of lung cancer on March 24 at the age of 68, his passing mourned by many in the world of football, with Madrid president Florentino Perez personally travelling to the Camp Nou to pay his respects. Tickets for this year's game start at €5 with the proceeds going to local charity Caritas España. Madrid's foundation organises the Classic Corazon Match each year - with previous guests at the Bernabeu having included AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Juventus, Inter Milan and Liverpool. It is a fantastic benefit work by Real Madrid." I remember there were many people in the stands. "I played here four years ago with Manchester United. ![]() ![]() "It is a great honour for Ajax to come here," Van der Sar said. The ex-Ajax and Manchester United goalkeeper, now back as part of the Eredivisie club's off-field hierarchy, told reporters at the at the Bernabeu launch event that he personally was very much looking forward the day. The Corazon Classic Match 2016 between a team of Real Madrid Legends and Ajax Legends takes place on Sunday, June 5, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu - and will also serve as a tribute to recently deceased Netherlands and Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff.įormer players expected to feature on either side, according to unconfirmed preliminary reports in the Spanish media, include current Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, Fernando Hierro, Raul Gonzalez, Guti and Santi Solari for Madrid, with Van der Sar, Ronald Boer and Marc Overmars for Ajax, plus Clarence Seedorf, who won the Champions League with both teams. Real Madrid-Ajax charity game thrills Edwin van der SarĪjax marketing director Edwin van der Sar says his club are honoured to be involved in this year's Real Madrid legends end-of-season charity game. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser ![]()
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