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Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand team up for England and Robert Pires leads France as legends arrive in London for Star Sixes tournament

Robert Pires, Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand are among the legends preparing to fight for the honour of lifting the first Star Sixes tournament.

The star-studded event takes place at London's O2 Arena with 12 international teams packed full of footballing royalty ready to battle it out.

The occasion will see many big names attempt to roll back the years including Michael Ballack, Steven Gerrard, Alessandro Del Piero and Roberto Carlos among the former top players ready to compete at the inaugural competition.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires is looking forward to captaining the French team at the Star Sixes u00a0
Arsenal legend Robert Pires is looking forward to captaining the French team at the Star Sixes

Arsenal legend Pires, who will captain the French team, is looking forward to the eagerly-awaited event.