The 2012 British Airways Barbados Legends proved that just because you have retired from the beautiful game, it doesn’t mean you lose your skill or determination on the pitch or the ability to create press off it. Here are some of the articles from the event –
Yahoo! Sport – Andy Mitten (Four Four Two/ Manchester Evening News) posted a piece over the weekend on Gaizka and referenced the tournament
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A pop star on a pedalo? A showbiz celebrity at the shops? A footballer in a bar? You’re almost certain to bump into a big name if you take a break in balmy Barbados.
It is the sunshine retreat for the rich and famous, after all. Simon Cowell, Sir Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and local girl made good Rihanna all have homes here.
Pretty swanky ones, too, alongside the sun-kissed ocean in the exclusive St James area.
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Sports enthusiasts, football fanatics and sun worshippers alike should head to Barbados from 26-27 May 2012 to witness former legends of the game tackle it out in a legends tournament at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Now in its second year, the Barbados British Airways Football Legends Invitational will feature eight English six-a-side teams including; Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
The British and European football leagues have hung up their boots for the summer, there’s no World Cup or European Championship and the next big event is Copa America in July.
Football fans could be forgiven for feeling a little deprived at the moment – but they’d be overlooking a fantastic tournament taking place right here in Barbados.
With a line-up of household-name European stars from the recent past, the
Some of the Premier League’s greatest names will contest the Football Legends Invitational Tournament in Barbados in June. Taking place at the world famous Kensington Oval from June 10-11, iconic names such as Andrew Cole, Alan Shearer and Gianfranco Zola will be in action as eight teams do battle.
The two day football extravaganza is the idea of the Barbados Tourism Authority’s Vice President for Marketing and