Ready to cheer for your faves?
- Epic match of legendary proportions
- Fan-fave players will compete for the trophy
- Until October 20th at Seoul World Cup Stadium
Nexon is giving football fans a special treat this weekend as EA Sports FC Online and EA Sports FC Mobile join forces to host the 2024 Nexon Icon Match. This epic clash of football talent is an IRL match where legendary players from all over the world will compete in a real-world exhibition match, held in Seoul, South Korea this weekend.
In particular, the iconic match is running from now until October 20th at Seoul World Cup Stadium, where crowd faves Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand will be taking part among other icons. Other fan faves include Ballon d’Or winners Kaka, Figo, Shevchenko, Owen, and Rivaldo, as well as Hazard, Forlán, and Tévez.
There’s a special pre-match event today where 1-on-1 matchups commence along with a shooting competition. Then, tomorrow, there will be a 90-minute match where teams will fight for the trophy and the ultimate bragging rights.
“The Icon Match brings what was once only imagined into reality, offering a new kind of football culture that transcends the game,” says Park Jung-moo, Head of Nexon’s FC Online and FC Mobile services.“We hope that FC Online fans, FC Mobile fans, and football lovers alike will create unforgettable memories through this event.”
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In the meantime, if you’re eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by checking out EA Sports FC Mobile on Google Play and the App Store. It’s a free-to-play title with in-app purchases.
You can also join the community of followers on the official Facebook page to stay updated on all the latest developments, visit the official website for more info, or take a little peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the match’s vibes and visuals.
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