Michael Carrick Testimonial On June 4th Set To Be A Special Afternoon Of Football

Manchester United player Michael Carrick gets to play in his testimonial on what will be a great Afternoon of football at Old Trafford on June 4.

Carrick has been one of the most consistent and hard-working players at Manchester United and a great ambassador for the Premier League and for football, all money raised will go to his own charity “Michael Carrick Foundation”.

The game on June 4 will be Manchester United 2008 XI vs Michael Carrick All-Stars, players confirmed for the Manchester United team so far will be:

Edwin Van Der Sat
Gary Neville
Rio Ferdinand
Paul Scholes
Ryan Giggs

The all-stars line up will feature:

Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
Michael Owen

More stars are to be announced, as you can see by the confirmed list, it will be one amazing football game to watch.

Michael Carrick said: “To have played for the greatest football club for 11 years is something that I’m very proud of and it is an honour to have been given a testimonial. The game will be very special for myself and my family and I hope it will also be a memorable day of celebration for all involved.

“It is such a privilege to have this amazing opportunity and I’m excited at the prospect of bringing together some former team-mates as well as some of the best players I’ve played against. The incredible support I’ve received over the years is something I’m very grateful for and I could never thank you, the fans, enough. As much as the occasion is about football, I also see this as a chance to give something back.

“All the proceeds from the game are going to charity. I hope to raise as much money as possible for my Foundation to help make a difference to children’s lives. It’s something I’m very passionate about and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making this testimonial possible.”

And the current manager Jose Mourinho said: “I am delighted Michael has been awarded a testimonial. Michael is a phenomenal person and a true professional. He gives stability in our game and mental freedom to the other guys around him to be more attacking. He has a big understanding of the game and is a great role model for our younger players. This will be a fitting way for Michael and his family to celebrate his achievements over the past 11 years and for Michael to create a lasting legacy through his foundation.”

You can buy tickets and more information for this special event HERE