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Liverpool to play in May tournament with Chelsea as Masters Football returns

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The competition will be held at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London, on May 31.Former star players from Chelsea, Liverpool, Ajax and Real Madrid will battle it out in front of a capacity crowd and a national television audience. The event's promotional poster has offered a glimpse of who could be lining up for each team.Premier League title-winner Loic Remy is among those pictured in Chelsea colours, having turned out for the Blues between 2004 and 2017.



The former winger may not have lifted a major trophy at Anfield, but he was part of the Reds' squad that fell to AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League final.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageIvan Campo, who cemented his status as a Premier League favourite during his stint at Bolton, also appears on the poster.

The Spaniard is anticipated to turn out for Real Madrid, the club with whom he claimed the 2000 Champions League title.Meanwhile, Jari Litmanen, who enjoyed a spell at Liverpool, could find himself facing his former club when he dons an Ajax shirt once more. The tournament will follow a round-robin structure, with the top two teams progressing to the final.Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has previously told the event's official website why it proves so appealing to former players.He said: "The lads always have a great time with the Masters.