The All Stars Team – the international squad set to play in the most anticipated exhibition match of the summer, “Ronaldinho & Friends” – is now complete!
The final football legend joining the star-studded event at Sports Festival 2025 is Robert Pirès, one of the most elegant attacking midfielders of his generation, a World Cup winner (1998) and European Championship winner (2000) with France.
The international team will also feature:
Adriano, Marco Materazzi, Wesley Sneijder, Júlio César, Ricardinho, Kevin Kurányi, and Cristian Zaccardo, all taking the field alongside Ronaldinho on June 14, 2025, at BTarena.
Felix Luz, a former German striker, will coach the team.
Robert Pirès remains one of the most admired players from the golden era of the Premier League, scoring 84 goals in 284 matches for Arsenal. Known for his graceful ball control and refined playing style, Pirès was a key figure in the Arsenal team that dominated English football in the early 2000s. He is remembered by fans as a player who combined elegance with efficiency.
Romania’s team is now complete as well!
Joining the lineup are:
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Eric de Oliveira, twice named Foreign Player of the Year in Liga I (2010, 2013)
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Mirel Rădoi, former national team captain and head coach
They join an already impressive Team Romania:
Adrian Mutu, Bogdan Lobonț, Răzvan Raț, Cosmin Contra, Adrian Ilie, Alexandru Chipciu, and Florin Cernat.
The technical staff is completed by Ioan Ovidiu Sabău, who will coach the Romanian side.
Match Format:
The game will be played in a 5+1 format, consisting of two 30-minute halves, with a 20-minute break in between.
“Ronaldinho & Friends” is the highlight of Sports Festival 2025 and a truly unique event for Romanian fans.
Tickets for the match sold out completely during two high-demand sales phases, generating record-breaking interest.
