06 Oct 2014
?Paris, 6 October 2014. During the opening day, three announcements took place as well. Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar Football Association and Serie A made a joint announcement that the Italian Super Cup between Juventus vs. Napoli will be played in Qatar on December 22.
The Italian Super Cup is a competition decided in a single match which is contested at a neutral venue between the Serie A champions and the winners of the Coppa Italia. Serie A President Mr. Maurizio Beretta said: “We are thankful for the opportunity to bring the Italian Super Cup, a high level and traditional match, to such an interesting place as Qatar.”
Furthermore, the World Sport Company used the opportunity to present the Legends World Cup – a charity competition that will be played in 32 games and bring 16 countries and 300 legends together. Under the motto “Legendary players for the less privileged” stars from the past are going to play and entertain people for a good cause.
“When you are still playing, you don’t think so much about the things you are going to do after you stop playing as a professional. This tournament is a great way to give something back to the community and it’s a great chance to meet former teammates, opponents and friends again,” says former Dutch international Patrick Kluivert.
Gaizka Mendieta, former Spain international added: “Which former professional does not want to play in a great competition as a world cup for legends? It is a great opportunity for us players, but, of course, also for the fans.”
In course of the event, the “Leaders Under 40” awards, was announced by James Worrall, CEO, Leaders and Ivan Bravo, Director General of Aspire Academy. The first official Leaders Under 40 Awards will take place next year, but to kick off the project there will be a very special dinner at the world famous BAFTA’s on Wednesday, 8thOctober 2014 for 100 invited leaders of sport from all over the world.