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Europe XI: The squad
Marcello Lippi is compiling an all-star Europe XI squad to take United on in the Jubilee Charity Match on Tuesday 13 March (kick-off 20:00). Here we take a look at the players confirmed on his list…
Henrik Larsson United (on loan) Age: 25
The Swedish striker's loan deal with the Reds ends on 12 March, a day later he will face his former team-mates for Europe's all-star team - a fitting farewell to a player popular among fans and his colleagues at OT.
David Beckham Real Madrid Age: 31
A global superstar, but he'll always be remembered at Old Trafford for being part of the famous ‘Class of ‘92’ that went on to be so successful during the nineties. It would be an emotional return to the ground he called home between 1992-2003.
Ronaldinho Barcelona Age: 26
Arguably the most talented footballer in the world. Since joining Barca in 2003, after nearly signing for United, he has won World and European Footballer of the Year titles, two La Liga medals and a European Cup.
Carles Puyol Barcelona Age: 28
The shaggy-haired Catalan centre-half is club captain at the Nou Camp, the heartbeat of Barca’s defence and one of the best defenders in Spain, and indeed the world.
Gianluca Zambrotta Barcelona Age: 30
A member of Italy’s World Cup-winning squad, Zambrotta is quick and can play on either wing in defence or midfield. He spent seven years at Juventus and won two Scudetto before joining Barca in 2006.
Lilian Thuram Barcelona Age: 35
Part of the French World and European champion
teams in 1998 and 2000, Thuram is his country’s most-capped player. He's won trophies in three countries at club level with Monaco, Parma, Juventus and Barca.
Steven Gerrard Liverpool Age: 26
Liverpool’s captain may not be popular among United fans for the club colours he wears, but his talent is certainly admired at OT. The 2006 PFA Player of the Year has an impressive array of medals: European Cup, two FA Cups, two League Cups, a UEFA Cup, and a Super Cup.
Jamie Carragher Liverpool Age: 29
Perhaps most renowned among United fans for two own goals he scored in a 2-1 United win in September 1999, Carragher is popular on Merseyside for his grit and tenacity in defence.
Juninho Lyon Age: 32
The creative Brazilian midfielder has played in all five of Lyon's consecutive title successes. Juninho is a vital component of Gerard Houllier’s team and is renowned as one of the world’s most expert and deadly free-kick takers.
Eric Abidal Lyon Age: 27
Since joining Lyon in 2004 from Lille, the left-footed defender has won two Ligue 1 championships and the Champions Trophy, French football’s FA Cup. Abidal has also won 18 caps for France.
Gregory Coupet Lyon Age: 34
Lyon’s vice-caption has made spent ten years at Stade Gerland and is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers in France. An integral part of the Lyon team that has won five consecutive Ligue 1 titles.
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Good that he won't take any Juve players. We have more important matches at that time...
Marcello Lippi is compiling an all-star Europe XI squad to take United on in the Jubilee Charity Match on Tuesday 13 March (kick-off 20:00). Here we take a look at the players confirmed on his list…
Henrik Larsson United (on loan) Age: 25
The Swedish striker's loan deal with the Reds ends on 12 March, a day later he will face his former team-mates for Europe's all-star team - a fitting farewell to a player popular among fans and his colleagues at OT.
David Beckham Real Madrid Age: 31
A global superstar, but he'll always be remembered at Old Trafford for being part of the famous ‘Class of ‘92’ that went on to be so successful during the nineties. It would be an emotional return to the ground he called home between 1992-2003.
Ronaldinho Barcelona Age: 26
Arguably the most talented footballer in the world. Since joining Barca in 2003, after nearly signing for United, he has won World and European Footballer of the Year titles, two La Liga medals and a European Cup.
Carles Puyol Barcelona Age: 28
The shaggy-haired Catalan centre-half is club captain at the Nou Camp, the heartbeat of Barca’s defence and one of the best defenders in Spain, and indeed the world.
Gianluca Zambrotta Barcelona Age: 30
A member of Italy’s World Cup-winning squad, Zambrotta is quick and can play on either wing in defence or midfield. He spent seven years at Juventus and won two Scudetto before joining Barca in 2006.
Lilian Thuram Barcelona Age: 35
Part of the French World and European champion
teams in 1998 and 2000, Thuram is his country’s most-capped player. He's won trophies in three countries at club level with Monaco, Parma, Juventus and Barca.
Steven Gerrard Liverpool Age: 26
Liverpool’s captain may not be popular among United fans for the club colours he wears, but his talent is certainly admired at OT. The 2006 PFA Player of the Year has an impressive array of medals: European Cup, two FA Cups, two League Cups, a UEFA Cup, and a Super Cup.
Jamie Carragher Liverpool Age: 29
Perhaps most renowned among United fans for two own goals he scored in a 2-1 United win in September 1999, Carragher is popular on Merseyside for his grit and tenacity in defence.
Juninho Lyon Age: 32
The creative Brazilian midfielder has played in all five of Lyon's consecutive title successes. Juninho is a vital component of Gerard Houllier’s team and is renowned as one of the world’s most expert and deadly free-kick takers.
Eric Abidal Lyon Age: 27
Since joining Lyon in 2004 from Lille, the left-footed defender has won two Ligue 1 championships and the Champions Trophy, French football’s FA Cup. Abidal has also won 18 caps for France.
Gregory Coupet Lyon Age: 34
Lyon’s vice-caption has made spent ten years at Stade Gerland and is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers in France. An integral part of the Lyon team that has won five consecutive Ligue 1 titles.
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Good that he won't take any Juve players. We have more important matches at that time...
Zizou rejects Matrix link-up
Zinedine Zidane has refused to star alongside Marco Materazzi in a Europe XI which will take on Manchester United tomorrow night.
The Frenchman, who ended his career by being sent-off in the World Cup Final for head-butting the Inter stopper, had been asked to take part in the Old Trafford commemorative tie.
But the former Juventus player rejected the opportunity despite having the chance to work under Marcello Lippi, his former Delle Alpi tactician, for another 90 minutes.
"UEFA sent the invite, not me,” said Lippi who will take charge of the European XI side. “But it came back negative at the last minute.”
The game is being staged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and will also see players such as Barcelona's Ronaldinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Inter appear.
Full Europe XI squad – Goalkeepers: Oliver Kahn, Grégory Coupet, Iker Casillas.
Defenders: Paolo Maldini, Jamie Carragher, Eric Abidal, Lilan Thuram, Carles Puyol, Marco Materazzi, Fabio Grosso.
Midfielders: Gianluca Zambrotta, Steven Gerrard, Juninho Pernambucano, Florent Malouda, Luis Miguel, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo.
Strikers: Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Amantino Mancini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrik Larsson.
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All the respect to Zidane...
Zinedine Zidane has refused to star alongside Marco Materazzi in a Europe XI which will take on Manchester United tomorrow night.
The Frenchman, who ended his career by being sent-off in the World Cup Final for head-butting the Inter stopper, had been asked to take part in the Old Trafford commemorative tie.
But the former Juventus player rejected the opportunity despite having the chance to work under Marcello Lippi, his former Delle Alpi tactician, for another 90 minutes.
"UEFA sent the invite, not me,” said Lippi who will take charge of the European XI side. “But it came back negative at the last minute.”
The game is being staged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and will also see players such as Barcelona's Ronaldinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Inter appear.
Full Europe XI squad – Goalkeepers: Oliver Kahn, Grégory Coupet, Iker Casillas.
Defenders: Paolo Maldini, Jamie Carragher, Eric Abidal, Lilan Thuram, Carles Puyol, Marco Materazzi, Fabio Grosso.
Midfielders: Gianluca Zambrotta, Steven Gerrard, Juninho Pernambucano, Florent Malouda, Luis Miguel, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo.
Strikers: Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Amantino Mancini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrik Larsson.
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All the respect to Zidane...
zizou 
by the way i think i read somewhere that ronaldinho is out too
by the way i think i read somewhere that ronaldinho is out too
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=407793
