Masters Football returns with Liverpool FC and Everton legends involved

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net.

Emile Heskey in March 2000 after signing for Liverpool(Image: Daily Mirror)

Liverpool FC and Everton legends are set to return to the pitch for one night only.

Masters Football returns for the year and bringing with it, a night of fast-paced, six-a-side action.

At Manchester’s AO arena, players from Manchester United, Manchester City, as well as the Reds and The Toffees will face off in a winner-takes-all tournament.



The concept remains one of the most beloved events by those lucky enough to watch it during the decade-long run on Sky Sports.

The event features promises to deliver “an action-packed” round-robin tournament with the two top teams facing off in the final.

Games are just 14 minutes long, with rolling subs, boards around the pitch and action designed for fans of all ages.

The Friday, September 5, tournament will be broadcast on BBC Sport and iPlayer, giving supporters across the UK the chance to follow the action live.

CEO Steve Black said: “Masters Football is a simple, enjoyable night out — quick games, big names, and proper rivalry under one roof.

These four teams have huge history and even bigger bragging rights, so AO Arena should be lively.”

Everton goalkeeper Carlo Nash kneels dejected as BATE's Alexander Yurevich (not pictured) scores their first goal

Manchester United Masters

Paul Rachubka, Wes Brown, Phil Bardsley, Eric Djemba-Djemba, Darron Gibson, Chris Eagles, Louis Saha, Danny Webber

Manchester City Masters

David James, Joleon Lescott, Nedum Onuoha, Kevin Horlock, Michael Brown, Martin Petrov, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Ishmael Miller

Sander Westerveld walks out at Anfield during the legends match between Liverpool and Ajax in March 2024(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool Masters

Sander Westerveld, Jon Flanagan, Martin Kelly, Jermaine Pennant, David Thompson, Florent Sinama-Pongolle, Ricky Lambert, Emile Heskey

Everton Masters

Carlo Nash, Ashley Williams, Peter Clarke, Dan Gosling, James Vaughan, Yakubu, Marcus Bent

Article continues below

The format is designed to be straightforward for families and football fans alike, with short matches, simple rules and a focus on entertainment.

Player line-ups are subject to change due to availability and fitness.

Tickets to see the event live will be available via the AO Arena box office and mastersfootball.com.