[Event] Battle Of Europe Set to Rock This November ...

(This entry is formulated by the media release issued by Full Circle PR, the PR agency for the "Battle Of Europe 2016")

(L-R) Karl-Heinz Riedle and Darren Anderton

Leading up to the highly-anticipated showdown of one of the greatest footballing rivalries will see England Masters take on their German counterparts – a match that is set to bring fans back down to the memory lane with arrays of stars from yesteryears ready to thrill them this coming November at Kallang.

As part of the building up to the match - Battle Of Europe, which is to be played on the 12th of November at the National Stadium, former German international Karl-Heinz Riedle alongside ex-England and Tottenham Hotspur star Darren Anderton made their appearance at the media conference held this afternoon at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, the event official hotel.

(L-R) Steve Black having a chat with Riedle

In his opening speech, Steven Black, the CEO of Masters Football Asia (the match organizers) said:“Football is in the DNA of the people here. Fans here have always been supportive and we welcome that.

“This summer we’ve had big international events like the Euros and the Olympics, and this international feeling has been the main catalyst for us bringing the Battle Of Europe to Singapore.

“We’ve had great fun putting the teams together – they’re very competitive teams – and there are more names to be announced.” he added.

Anderton capped for England 30 times

Riedle was known for his heading ability

At the time of this publication, some of those players (subject to availability) slated to make their trip to Singapore read the likes of David James (ex-England and Liverpool 'keeper), Teddy Sheringham (former Tottenham and Manchester United striker), Dietmar Hamann (ex-Germany and Liverpool midfielder) with former German World Cup winning skipper Lothar Matthaus to grace the occasion, as well.

Relishing the opportunity again to represent Germany against one of their greatest rivals in the sport, Riedle said:“It’s a pleasure to be able to come here to play against a great nation like England. For Germany, playing against England is always a big deal, and we’re hoping for the match to be a really big success.”

Echoed the similar sentiment is Anderton when he added on to the former World Cup winning striker's thought.

Said the 44-year-old:“I am really looking forward to it. It’s great being in Singapore, and the rivalry is a massive one.”

MATCH DETAILS
Event: Battle Of Europe – England Masters vs Germany Masters
Date: 12 November 2016, Saturday
Time: Gates open at 5.30pm, kick-off at 7pm

TICKETING DETAILS
Tickets for Battle Of Europe 2016 presented by Masters Football Asia are available at www.mastersfootball.com and Sports Hub Tix
www.sportshub.com.sg/sportshubtix/Pages/Masters-Football-2016.aspx.

Tickets start from $19; family packages (two adults & two children below the age of 12) are available at $100 and VIP Packages at $200. Sports Hub Tix and NETS are also running promotions to win exclusive VIP experiences, and fans are advised to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment.