Newcastle set to host Ronaldinho, Henry, Owen & Totti after talks with Toon chiefs – Report

St James’ Park is the current frontrunner to host the inaugural Over 35s World Cup in June, according to The Mail. 

They report that organisers of the event held have held ‘positive talks’ with Toon chiefs and the local council, making Newcastle the strong favourites to host the seven-game event that will feature a host of huge names.

The tournament will include legends from the eight former winners of the FIFA World Cup – England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Uruguay – with the likes of Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Carles Puyol, Francesco Totti and former Mag Michael Owen line up to compete.

So far, the following players are expected to take part for their respective nations:

England: David James; Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole; Joe Cole, Frank Lampard; Steve McManaman (C), Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen

Brazil: Roberto Carlos, Cafu; Emerson (C), Kaka; Ronaldinho, Rivaldo

France: Marcel Desailly; Christian Karembeu (C), Thierry Henry

Argentina: Pablo Zabaleta; Esteban Cambiasso (C); Hernan Crespo

Spain: Carles Puyol, Michel Salgado (C); David Villa

Germany: Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil; Kevin Kuranyi (C)

Italy: Marco Materazzi (C), Fabio Cannavaro; Francesco Totti

Uruguay: Diego Lugano (C); Diego Forlan

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— Mail Sport (@MailSport) March 1, 2024