Wales legend Gareth Bale is playing in the match that will feature a host of iconic players
Gareth Bale is playing football again(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Football legends from across the world will come together for an historic match in South Korea this weekend. Gareth Bale, Kaka and Ronaldinho are just a few of the iconic names who will descend upon Seoul for Nexon’s Icon Match.
The two teams are called Shield United and FC Spear, with Wales icon Bale turning out for FC Spear.
As well as a collection of the world’s greatest ever footballers, Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez will be at the helm for either side. Arsenal legend Wenger takes the reins at FC Spear, while Miracle of Istanbul orchestrator Benitez will be in control of Shield United.
Nexon, for those unfamiliar, is a South Korean video game company that is responsible for publishing EA FC in the country.
One of the most popular elements of EA FC, formerly known as FIFA, is using the ‘Icon’ cards available in-game.
Users get the opportunity to play the game with their favourite legends of the game from years gone by.
However, the Icons Match brings this concept to life.
Here is everything you need to know about the weekend’s events.
Start time
Nexon Icons Match will kick-off at 11.30am UK time on Sunday, September 14 in Seoul.
The first day of the event, Saturday, September 13, will involve the stars taking part in numerous challenges ahead of their game the following day.
Viewing details
Nexon Icons Match is being shown live on EA Sports FC Mobile’s in-game broadcast channel and on EA Sports FC’s YouTube channel.
EA Sports FC Mobile is the official companion app to EA FC. You can download it onto your phone via the app store for free.
Watch through your tv
To watch through your smart TV, simply download YouTube (it will probably already be on there), and search for ‘Nexon Icons Match’.
If you do not have a smart TV, you can access YouTube through a streaming device like Amazon Firestick or a games console. Each have their own relevant app stores where you can search for and download YouTube.
Team news
FC Spear’s full squad:
Bum Young Lee, Gianluigi Buffon, Ja Cheol Koo, Ki Hyon Seol, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Clarence Seedorf, Eden Hazard, Franck Ribéry, Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale, Kaká, Steven Gerrard, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Ji Sung Park, Didier Drogba
Coach: Arsene Wenger
Shield United full squad:
Young Kwang Kim, Iker Casillas, Alessandro Nesta, Michael Carrick, Marchisio, Gilberto Silva, Joo Ho Park, Sol Campbell, Claude Makélélé, Ashley Cole, Maicon, John Arne Riise, Nemanja Vidic, Carles Puyol, Young Pyo Lee, Rio Ferdinand
Coach: Rafa Benitez