Sharjah: Sheikh Salem bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), awarded the "Legends Padel Tour" championship to international football icons Alessandro Florenzi and Fernando Llorente.
According to Emirated news Agency, the event unfolded last night at the World Padel Academy in Sharjah, as part of the ongoing "Sharjah's Week of the Stars," under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Florenzi and Llorente triumphed over fellow football legends Christian Vieri and Christian Panucci in the finals to secure their victory.
The "Sharjah's Week of the Stars" continues with the eagerly awaited "Night of the Stars" at Sharjah Sports Club Stadium, beginning at 8:30 PM. This event will see football legends display the skills and strategies that earned them worldwide recognition, reenacting memorable matches from their careers with their legendary clubs and national teams in both continental tournaments and the FIFA World Cup.
"Night of the Stars" presents a rare opportunity for football fans to witness their favorite legends back on the field. Attendees will be treated to the remarkable skills and techniques that led these players to success during their celebrated careers at top global clubs or while representing their national teams in prestigious tournaments.
The event will feature a distinguished lineup of football legends, including Francesco Totti, former Roma captain and Italian national team star; Fabio Cannavaro, renowned Italian defender; Essam El Hadary, esteemed goalkeeper of the Egyptian national team; Andrea Pirlo, celebrated Italian playmaker; Wesley Sneijder, former Netherlands midfield star, among others.