Radamel Falcao García will return to the pitch for a legends exhibition match between Manchester United and Arsenal, scheduled for October 10 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, which begins at 6:00 a.m. Colombian time, features an array of former stars from both clubs as part of the Global Champions Impact series.
Manchester United and Arsenal legends meet in Jakarta
The match brings together iconic players who defined an era of English football. Radamel Falcao, who played for Manchester United during the 2014-2015 season, headlines the Red Devils’ roster. During his loan spell at Old Trafford, the Colombian striker scored four goals in Premier League appearances against Everton, Aston Villa, Stoke City, and Leicester.
Joining Falcao on the Manchester United squad are former teammates and club legends including Dimitar Berbatov, Rio Ferdinand, and Ryan Giggs. The Arsenal side is set to be led by Thierry Henry, with a lineup that includes Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires, Santi Cazorla, Kanu, Alex Song, Gilberto Silva, and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabiański.
Global Champions Impact exhibition format
This match is organized under the Global Champions Impact program, an initiative designed to showcase football legends in cities around the world. The Jakarta event follows a similar exhibition held in June in Seoul, South Korea, which featured former players from FC Barcelona and Liverpool.
The Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, which serves as the venue, holds a capacity of 70,000 spectators. Fans globally can watch the match via a free live stream on the RANS Entertainment YouTube channel.
Falcao’s upcoming appearance in Mexico
Beyond the Jakarta exhibition, Radamel Falcao is confirmed for another legends match scheduled for November 15 in Puebla, Mexico. Playing for the Atlético de Madrid legends, Falcao will face a team of Club América icons at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The match is set to kick off at 6:00 p.m. local time (5:00 p.m. Colombian time).
Frequently asked questions about the legends matches
Where can I watch the Manchester United vs. Arsenal legends match? The match will be broadcast live and free of charge through the official YouTube channel of RANS Entertainment.
What is the significance of the Global Champions Impact series? The series is a curated program that brings retired football stars to international markets for exhibition matches. It previously hosted a legends game between FC Barcelona and Liverpool in Seoul earlier this year.
When will the full rosters for the November 15 match in Puebla be released? Further player announcements for both the Atlético de Madrid and Club América legends teams are expected to be released in the weeks leading up to the November 15 event at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
