Paul Scholes gets police escort to join Carles Puyol, David Trezeguet and Co in Game of Legends in Beirut
PAUL SCHOLES got a police escort to join Carles Puyol, David Trezeguet and Marco Materazzi before a Game of Legends.
The Manchester United hero was greeted by security after he landed in Bierut.
Paul Scholes is given a police presence upon his arrival in Lebanon IMAGE: Reuters
He touched down for the friendly between international and Lebanese stars today.
Joining Scholes will be Brazil free-kick merchant Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo and Michel Salgado.
The “action-packed festival of football” is being played at Fouad Chehab Stadium Saturday afternoon.
Scholes has been outspoken in his criticism of Premier League football recently – going so far as to say he preferred watching non-league Salford City.
Marco Materazzi is guarded by cops following his arrival in Beirut IMAGE: ReutersPaul Scholes joins other stars including Carles Puyol before the Game of Legends IMAGE: ReutersPaul Scholes will be playing in the game alongside the likes of David Trezeguet IMAGE: Reuters
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