Masters Football returning: Legendary football tournament is back

Masters Football is officially returning after a 11-year absence.

Many football fans loved Masters Football with legends competing against each other in six-a-side tournaments over the country before the grand final.

But it will no longer just be a nostalgic memory because it’s BACK!

A tournament will be held at the Braehead arena in Glasgow on July 8 and will feature players from Celtic, Rangers, Liverpool and Manchester United.

The likes of Paul Scholes, Steve McManaman, Michael Mols and Wes Brown are expected to feature.

It will be shown on the newly launched 360 Sports TV – a new sports documentary streaming service who are planning a full, major tournament with regional heats in 2023.

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Former Nottingham Forest and Arsenal star, Tony Woodcock, is director and co-founder on the channel.

“It just feels fantastic to bring Masters Football back to life,” Woodcock said. “It has real history and there’s been a tremendous buzz over social media recently with petitions to revive the tournament.

“I played in the first ever series of Masters Football which immediately caught the attention of fans up and down the country who delighted in watching their heroes from the past showing off their skills once again.

“Now I’m so thrilled to be playing a part in bringing this iconic tournament back to the viewing public with live coverage of this brand-new event on www.360sportstelevision.com.”

Retired players over the age of 35 can play Masters and was shown on Sky Sports between 2000-2011. Many legends played in highly competitive tournaments.

The channel’s founder and producer, John Warrington, believes the return will capture the attention of football