Football Legends to Compete on Basketball Court at Etihad Arena

On October 5th, six football legends will switch the pitch for the court at Etihad Arena to headline the NBA Fan Appreciation Day in Abu Dhabi.

The hybrid basketball and football match, titled ‘Clash of the Legends’, will pit Brazilian left back Roberto Carlos, Portuguese winger Luís Figo and Spain’s star goalkeeper Iker Casillas against Brazilian winger Ronaldinho, French striker Thierry Henry and Spanish center-back Gerard Piqué.

“I’m looking forward to competing against Ronaldinho, Thierry, and Gerard again,” Iker Casillas said following the announcement of the headline game. “Fans remember the intense football matches we played back in the day, and bringing that rivalry to the basketball court will be very special for everyone.”

The NBA Fan Appreciation Day will also feature a guest performance by award-winning American rapper 2 Chainz, the chance for fans to interact with star players from the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets, and an NBA mascot performance, among other activities.