It’s all about throwbacks and reunions with these events and we’ve had many of them at Manchester United down the years.
Now Rangers are buying into the tradition with a Rangers Legends XI taking on a World XI.
Jaap Stam and Robin van Persie were two former Manchester United players that featured in the starting eleven. On the bench, former defender Wes Brown could make an appearance at some stage.
Van Persie showed that he still has a lot in his locker with not just a goal, but an assist for former Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere, who seems to be one of the lucky ones to get a place in the squad.
⚽️ @Persie_Official with a lovely header.
Rangers Legends 1-1 World XI pic.twitter.com/mpZyhhJO6R
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) March 26, 2023
⚽️ @JackWilshere with the finish from a @Persie_Official perfect pass.
Rangers Legends 1-2 World XI pic.twitter.com/PYmugeGfWA
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) March 26, 2023
⚽️ @Persie_Official with his second of the afternoon.
Rangers 3-4 World XI pic.twitter.com/l5zZSM8Ycf
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) March 26, 2023
Footage courtesy of Rangers
World XI made it 1-1 after an excellent header from Van Persie, who assisted Wilshere to make it 2-1.
The Dutch striker made it a brace to force the scoreline to 4-3.
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