Celtic and Liverpool have announced a legends charity match at Anfield in March 2023!
The two clubs are set to link up to support some fantastic causes. Celtic confirmed beneficiaries will include Celtic FC Foundation, Forever Reds (the official LFC former players association which, among other things, provides support to the club’s former players in need of care) and a range of programmes delivered by LFC Foundation and their partner organisations including schools, inclusive sports, social action, health and wellbeing and food poverty.
Matt Parish, the chief executive of LFC Foundation, spoke about the game: “We are pleased to announce our seventh home Official Legends Charity Match against Celtic Legends next year and we are very much looking forward to welcoming the LFC family to Anfield for a fun-filled afternoon.
“I’m always overwhelmed by the support and generosity we receive that enables us to support more children, young people, and families in underserved communities across the Liverpool City Region and beyond thorough our programmes and our charity partners.
“Both clubs have a shared history and I’ve no doubt that the Legends will put on a fantastic and competitive display of football for all to enjoy. “
Celtic foundation chief executive Tony Hamilton added:
“It’s an honour for us to work with Matt and his team at Liverpool FC Foundation on this charity match, as we celebrate a wonderful relationship between the two clubs.
“We are very grateful to be confirmed as one of the beneficiaries of the match proceeds as this will make a huge difference to our work challenging poverty and promoting inclusion.
“And we look forward to bringing together a host of Celtic favourites to take on their Liverpool counterparts on March 25 in what I’m sure will not only be a wonderful spectacle but also a hugely heart-warming occasion filled with special memories.”
We expect legends to be announced the closer we get to the time. Will Henrik Larsson pull on the Hoops again? Could John Hartson score another belter at Anfield? It will be interesting to see who plays for Celtic and Liverpool.
It’s also been announced in plenty of time for people to make plans to get to the game. The match will take place March 25, 2023.
Both clubs have dedicated charitable foundations that continue to help the local community and beyond. The work the Celtic foundation do is in keeping with the very early ethos of the club.
We hope to see a great turn out for both sets of legends and a good day is had by all!
Source: Celtic Official Website
