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You’re a football superfan if you can name all these legends as past icons reunite for epic friendly match

ONLY real football fans can name all of these legends as they gathered together for an exhibition match.

The fast pace of football means players get left behind as we focus on the next big thing, but fans are often reminded of the past when players they used to love reunite for friendly games.

Iker Casillas donned his gloves once again as All Stars International took on Lendas Celestes in a friendly match
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Iker Casillas donned his gloves once again as All Stars International took on Lendas Celestes in a friendly matchCredit: Getty
All Stars International took their team photo before the game with a stacked squad featuring Robert Pires, Fabio Cannavaro and Luis Figo
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All Stars International took their team photo before the game with a stacked squad featuring Robert Pires, Fabio Cannavaro and Luis FigoCredit: Getty
Lendas Celestes lined up with a huge squad for their team snap
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Lendas Celestes lined up with a huge squad for their team snapCredit: Getty
Ballon d’Or winner Luis Figo stepped back out on to the pitch
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Ballon d’Or winner Luis Figo stepped back out on to the pitchCredit: Getty

And supporters got more than their money's worth last week as an array of stars from the past faced off to mark the centenary of LaLiga side Celta Vigo.

The match, which saw Vigo's legends - dubbed the Lendas Celestes - take on a team of international all-stars, had over 45 ex-pros taking part.

Fans will instantly recognise some of the big name players, but only true football fans will be able to name them all.

Goalkeeping legend Iker Casillas was one of a list of retired Real Madrid players who took part in the game.

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While other former Los Blancos players included Fabio Cannavaro, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Morientes and Guti.

While fellow ex-Bernabeu stars Michel Salgado and Claude Makelele wore the Vigo blue, having also represented the Galicians in their careers.

Ex-Chelsea star Makelele wasn't the only Premier League legend on show, with Arsenal icon Robert Pires and Liverpool cult hero Luis Garcia also playing.

International heroes re-laced their boots to take part in the match as well.

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Fabio Cannavaro was back playing again after his retirement in 2011
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Fabio Cannavaro was back playing again after his retirement in 2011Credit: Getty
Three times Champions League winner Guti was just one of a whole host of former Real Madrid stars
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Three times Champions League winner Guti was just one of a whole host of former Real Madrid starsCredit: Getty
Michel Salgado was also representing the former Real Madrid players
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Michel Salgado was also representing the former Real Madrid playersCredit: Getty
Claude Makelele also took part
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Claude Makelele also took partCredit: Getty

French star striker David Trezeguet took part alongside Italian hard-man Marco Materazzi.

Both won the World Cup during their careers, but they weren’t the only icons taking part who have lifted football’s greatest trophy.

In fact there was a whopping TEN World Cup winners who took part in the match.

The friendly ended in a 6-4 victory for Lendas Celestes with fans treated to plenty of goals when watching their former idols.

France and Juventus legend David Trezeguet turned out All-Stars International
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France and Juventus legend David Trezeguet turned out All-Stars InternationalCredit: Getty
Spanish World Cup winner Joan Capdevilla made up one of ten World Cup winners who took part
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Spanish World Cup winner Joan Capdevilla made up one of ten World Cup winners who took partCredit: Getty
Arsenal and France star Robert Pires was also taking part
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Arsenal and France star Robert Pires was also taking partCredit: Getty

Full All-Stars International squad

Iker Casillas, Marco Materazzi, Roberto Carlos, Fabio Cannavaro, Javier Zanetti, Luis Figo, Esteban Cambiasso, Christian Karembeu, Luis Garcia, David Trezeguet, Fernando Morientes, Joan Capdevilla, Diego Lugano, Lucio, Guti, Robert Pires

Full Lendas Celestes squad

Sergio Alvarez, Patxi Salinas, Juanfran, Michel Salgado, Rafael Berges, Augusto Fernandez, Gustavo Lopez, Claude Makelele, Mazinho, Fabian Orellana, Vladimir Gudelj, Gael Potti, Alejo, Jorge Otero, Cantero, Toni Dovale, Jonathan Vila, Vicente, Milorad Ratkovic, Alex Lopez, Jose Ignacio, Fabian Canobbio, Amarildo, Ignacio Insa, Daniel Abalo, Juan Sanchez, Mario Bermejo

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