Ajax Legends squad complete for Legacy Match against Barça Legends

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Ajax Legends and Barça Legends will go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon from 14:30 CET in the Legacy Match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This special encounter is dedicated to the legacy of Johan Cruyff. Proceeds from the match will benefit the Johan Cruyff Foundation.

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The Ajax Legends squad is complete. It was previously announced that the coaching staff, consisting of Danny Blind, Sjaak Swart and Dick Schoenaker, will be able to call upon a host of iconic former Ajax players. Among them are Edwin van der Sar, Jari Litmanen and Patrick Kluivert.

The Ajax Legends squad will also feature a number of debutants this year. Jan Vertonghen, Lasse Schöne, Marko Pantelić, Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Mido will be making their first appearances for the Ajax Legends team. The former Ajax stars will join a group of club icons taking part in the Legacy Match against Barça Legends.

Barça Legends
The FC Barcelona squad, led by Albert Ferrer, has also been confirmed. The squad includes:

Jesús Angoy, Eric Abidal, Bojan Krkić, Roger García, Aleix Vidal, Moisés Hurtado, Sergi Barjuán, Ludovic Giuly, Roberto Trashorras, Nolito, Javier Saviola, Martín Montoya, Cristian Tello en Ruud Hesp. Daarnaast maken ook de Ajax-iconen Jari Litmanen, Patrick Kluivert, Richard Witschge, Ronald and Frank de Boer will also be part of the Barça Legends squad.

Broadcast
The Legacy Match between Ajax Legends and Barça Legends is sold out. Fans can watch the match live on Ziggo Sport. Ajax will also provide extensive coverage through its own channels, while the match can be followed live via Ajax Radio.

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