27 January 2012
Europe All Star XI v Africa All Star XI, 1997
The first and only incarnation of the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup All-Star Match between current professional was played on 29th January 1997 in Benfica’s Estádio da Luz.
The match was intended to help the fight against racism in football, and finished 2-1 to the African select team.
Keep an eye out at around 4:45 for Abedi Pele’s wonderful opener.
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