King’s Cup Dubai 2024: How to watch rescheduled event with Paul Pogba, John Terry and Paul Scholes set in action
THE highly-anticipated King’s Cup Dubai has now been rescheduled.
Some of the biggest names in football world were set to take part in the huge showpiece.
The King’s Cup will see two teams jam-packed full of legends face off in a blockbuster one-off spectacle.
Dutch icon Edgar Davids captains King’s XI, while former England skipper John Terry leads Hedge & Sachs Royals XI.
However the event has now been postponed until next year, with organisers breaking the news in an Instagram post.
It read: “We regret to inform you that the King’s Cup Dubai has been rescheduled to February 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances.
“For refunds, please visit the Platinumlist website and follow the instructions for your ticket.
“We will announce the specific dates for the rescheduled event soon, so please stay tuned for updates. Thank you for your understanding and support.”
When is the King’s Cup Dubai 2024?
- The King’s Cup Dubai will now take place in February, 2025.
- It was originally set for Saturday, November 30.
- Al Maktoum Stadium, Al Nasr Sports Club, Dubai hosts.
How to watch the King’s Cup Dubai 2024
- You can live stream the King’s Cup Dubai 2024 via the Sportainment app.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
Who’s playing in the King’s Cup?
There are some huge names starring in the King’s Cup, including the likes of David Silva, John Terry, Roberto Carlos, Paul Pogba and Michael Owen.
Here is where each player’s loyalties lie:
King’s XI (subject to change):
- Edgar Davids (C)
- Roberto Carlos
- Blaise Matuidi
- Loris Karius
- Robert Huth
- Bernard Mendy
- Danny Simpson
- Franck Ribery
- Yohan Cabaye
- Ryan Babel
- Jay Jay Okocha
- El Hadji Diouf
- Bobby Zamora
- Michael Owen
- David Villa
- Al Hussaini
Hedge & Sachs Royals XI (subject to change):
- John Terry (C)
- Paul Pogba
- Maroun Fellaini
- Paul Scholes
- Ciaran Clark
- Achraf Lazaar
- Marc Albrighton
- David Silva
- Clarence Seedorf
- Blaise Matuidi
- Keiren Westwood
- Stephen Ireland
- Theo Walcott*
- Emmanuel Adebayor*
*May play
King’s Cup 2024 rules
Paul Pogba and Roberto Carlos will wear the exclusive ‘King’s Guard’ shirt, which limits the two stars to just 15 minutes per half for their respective teams.
The ‘King’s Guard’ role adds an extra player to the field, meaning it is possible for there to be 24 players on the pitch at the same time if Pogba and Carlos are used simultaneously.
The ‘King’s Guard’ players are also exempt from both yellow and red cards, and they cannot be flagged offside.
Additionally, if the match ends in a draw, a penalty shootout, including all players, will decide the match.
What’s been said?
Event founder Mohammed Mousa told Gulf News: “The first event we did involved Manchester United, and the second one also involved the Red Devils and a World 11, so I realised we needed to mix it up this year.
“I got involved with the Sheikh and we said, ‘okay, let’s try and build a concept very different to what we’ve been doing all along’.
“We both put our A-listers together to create two teams with outstanding quality.
“We’re trying to do what they’re doing in Saudi, but we’re doing it a little different. That’s how the King’s Cup was born.”