PAUL SCHOLES got a police escort to join Carles Puyol, David Trezeguet and Marco Materazzi before a Game of Legends.

The Manchester United hero was greeted by security after he landed in Bierut.

4 Paul Scholes is given a police presence upon his arrival in Lebanon Credit: Reuters

He touched down for the friendly between international and Lebanese stars today.

Joining Scholes will be Brazil free-kick merchant Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo and Michel Salgado.

The "action-packed festival of football" is being played at Fouad Chehab Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Scholes has been outspoken in his criticism of Premier League football recently - going so far as to say he preferred watching non-league Salford City.

4 Marco Materazzi is guarded by cops following his arrival in Beirut Credit: Reuters

4 Paul Scholes joins other stars including Carles Puyol before the Game of Legends Credit: Reuters

4 Paul Scholes will be playing in the game alongside the likes of David Trezeguet Credit: Reuters

And before the Manchester derby he admitted Pep Guardiola's team has the upper hand in terms of players.

He said: "There needs to be a real step up in quality in England.

“Other than Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva, we don’t have the best players. All the best players are in other countries."