Discusses the Legends Charity Game with Rasmus Sojmark prior to SBC Summit
Get ready for a special event as the Legends Charity Game is set to open the SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. The charity game, scheduled for September 15, 2025, will bring together some of the world's greatest soccer players and iconic personalities, creating a unique blend of sport, entertainment, and philanthropy.
Peter Schmeichel and Diego Lugano will manage the teams, with the Portugal Legends team featuring stars like Luís Figo, Deco, Carvalho, Simão, Maniche, Fábio Coentrão, Vitor Baia, Nuno Gomes, and Hélder Postiga. The World Legends team, on the other hand, will see the likes of Ronaldinho, Cafu, Javier Zanetti, Leonardo Bonucci, Gaizka Mendieta, Gheorghe Hagi, and Henrik Larsson take to the field.
Nani, Fábio Coentrão, Maniche, Eliseu, Nuno Gomes, and Simão have been confirmed for the Portugal Legends team, while the World Legends team will be captained by Georgios Karagounis.
The game will pit these legendary players against some of the world's finest modern-day players, promising an exciting spectacle for the fans. The prize fund for the Legends Charity Game has been settled at more than €1,000,000, and the proceeds are expected to reach the same amount.
Rasmus Sojmark, SBC Founder and CEO, described the game as a "dream come true" and a way to open the SBC Summit event with purpose, emotion, and meaning. The donated funds will be divided among the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, the Portuguese Red Cross, International Alert, and an organization yet to be identified.
The Legends Charity Game brings together fans, industry professionals, and local communities around a shared moment, making it a highlight of the SBC Summit 2025. The event is expected to reunite 30,000 delegates, making it a grand celebration of soccer and charity.
The match will take place at one of Portugal’s iconic stadiums, either Estádio da Luz or Estádio José Alvalade, depending on Champions League scheduling. Starting the SBC Summit event with the Legends Charity Game changes the tone of everything that follows, providing a meaningful pause during the summit.
The Legends Charity Game will be televised and streamed with Champions League-level of coverage, ensuring that soccer fans worldwide can enjoy this special event. With its star-studded lineup, exciting gameplay, and a noble cause, the Legends Charity Game promises to be an unforgettable experience.
[1] Source: SBC News
The World Legends team will include Edwin van der Sar, Marco Materazzi, Cafu, Javier Zanetti, Christian Karembeu, Patrice Evra, Carles Puyol, Marek Hamšík, and many others. More details about the participating players and the exact stadium will be announced closer to the event date.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Legends Charity Game and the SBC Summit 2025. This promises to be an event not to be missed!
- The SBC Summit 2025 will kick off with a unique blend of sport, entertainment, and philanthropy, with the Legends Charity Game featuring iconic personalities from the finance, sports, and fintech industries.
- The Legends Charity Game, which will pit legendary footballers against modern-day players, will have a prize fund of over €1,000,000, with proceeds meant for the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, the Portuguese Red Cross, International Alert, and an organization yet to be identified.
- Due to the Champions League scheduling, the match will take place at either Estadio da Luz or Estadio Jose Alvalade, two of Portugal's most iconic stadiums.
- The Legends Charity Game promises to be an unforgettable experience, as it will be broadcast with Champions League-level coverage, reaching soccer fans worldwide via social-media platforms.
- During the SBC Summit 2025, participants from various sectors, including the European leagues such as Laliga, will gather to witness this special event and support a noble cause.
