Football: Silva stars as World Legends edge J Classics in Yokohama

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- Nov 28, 2024 - 13:50 All,Sports

Former Spain great David Silva plays in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former France great David Trezeguet attempts a shot on goal in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former Brazil goalkeeper Dida (1) blocks a goal attempt by former Japan forward Yoshito Okubo (13) in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former Brazil great Kaka (R) plays in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former Argentina forward Javier Saviola (R) high-fives former Brazil midfielder Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former Brazil great Kaka (facing camera) is pictured following "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former Brazil great Kaka (far R) signs an autograph on a spectator's replica jersey following "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Football legends from around the world, including former Spain great David Silva (far L, front row), pose for a photo following "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match against players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former global stars David Silva and David Trezeguet were among the scorers as World Legends saw off J Classics 4-3 on Wednesday in a one-off football match in Yokohama.The 38-year-old Silva, a former teammate of Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo at Real Sociedad before his retirement last year, set up Robert Pires' opener and Trezeguet's winner while scoring their second himself at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium."We were helped by good displays from the likes of (former Brazil star) Kaka and Silva," World Legends captain and fellow Spaniard Michel Salgado said after the match.J Classics, composed of…READ FULL ARTICLE

Football: Silva stars as World Legends edge J Classics in Yokohama

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