Masters Football, the popular 6-a side legends event, will return in 2022 after an 11-year hiatus.
The tournament was last played in 2011, but has now been revived and is studded with legends of the game.
So what is Masters Football, who is playing in the 2022 Cup and when does it take place? GOAL brings you everything you need to know.
What is Masters Football?
Masters Football is a six-a-side indoor football tournament held in the United Kingdom.
The Masters Football Selection Committee selects a group of players (all aged 35 or over in the year of the competition) to represent a senior club for which they previously played and those players then compete against one another.
The tournament is a knockout format, with the winners of the initial heats progressing to the later stages.
Which teams are in the Masters Cup 2022?
Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers, will be taking part in the 2022 Masters Cup.
Every team has assembled a squad of eight, with the exception of Man Utd, who are still missing the final piece of their jigsaw. Among those taking part are Jamie Carragher, Louis Saha, and Carlton Cole.
You can see the full list of players below
Manchester United
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Louis Saha | Forward |
Karel Poborsky | Midfielder |
Darron Gibson | Midfielder |
Quinton Fortune | Midfielder |
Wes Brown | Defender |
John O'Shea | Defender |
Paul Rachubka | Goalkeeper |
Liverpool
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Luis Garcia | Forward |
Jermaine Pennant | Forward |
Steve McManaman | Midfielder |
Stewart Downing | Midfielder |
David Thompson | Midfielder |
Jamie Carragher | Defender |
Stephen Warnock | Defender |
Sander Westerveld | Goalkeeper |
Celtic
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Carlton Cole | Forward |
Simon Donnelly | Forward |
Joe Ledley | Midfielder |
Kris Commons | Midfielder |
Stiliyan Petrov | Midfielder |
Kelvin Wilson | Defender |
Mark Wilson | Defender |
Rab Douglas | Goalkeeper |
Rangers
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Kris Boyd | Forward |
Michael Mols | Forward |
Pedro Mendes | Midfielder |
Lee McCulloch | Midfielder |
Barry Ferguson | Midfielder |
Alan Hutton | Defender |
Carlos Cuellar | Defender |
Roy Carrol | Goalkeeper |
When and where will the Masters Cup 2022 take place?
When? | July 8, 2022 |
Where? | Braehead Arena, Glasgow |
Kick-off time? | 7:30pm BST |
The Masters Cup 2022 will take place on the July 8, 2022, with kick-off set to be at 7:30pm BST.
It will be hosted in the Braehead Arena, Glasgow.
Masters Football Cup TV channel & live stream
The 2022 Masters Football Cup will be broadcast by 360 Sports TV, a streaming service dedicated to sports documentaries.
Visit the 360 Sports TV website for additional information on how to become a subscriber and watch the Football Masters event.
Masters Football Cup 2022 ticket prices and how to buy
Tickets for the Masters Football event start at £25 and rise up to £125 for VIP seats, you can book your tickets online at the Football Masters website.
What are the rules for Masters Football?
You can read the official Masters Football rules below.
- All football games will be played on pitches 60 × 30 metres, surrounded by perimeter boards.
- Each match will be 8 minutes each way.
- Each football team can use a squad of 9 players for each game, with a maximum of 6 on the pitch at any one time. An unlimited number of substitutions can be made by each team at any time during the game.
- At least one footballer must be in the opposition’s half at all times or a free-kick will be awarded to the opposition on the halfway line. This rule does not apply to a team which has had a player sent off.
- There is no offside.
- All free kicks must take place within 5 seconds or the decision is reversed. The opposition must be 5 metres away at free kicks.
- No minor injuries will be treated on the pitch. The clock will only be stopped for serious injury or time-wasting.
- The Sin Bin will be used in an unofficial capacity for yellow card offences. The referee will suggest the player leaves the pitch for two minutes.
- Any player who receives a red card will be sent off immediately, cannot be replaced and will be banned for the next match. In the most extreme of cases, players will be banned from playing MastersFootball™ indefinitely.