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A special Liverpool FC legends charity match will be held at Anfield in April to mark the 25th anniversary of Hillsborough .

The 'Celebration of the 96' event, which has been planned by the Hillsborough Family Support Group with support from Liverpool FC, will take place on Easter Monday, April 21.

A team of local Liverpool legends managed by Kenny Dalglish will take on a team of international Liverpool greats managed by Gerard Houllier.

Among those players to sign up so far are: David James, Jamie Carragher , Gary McAllister, Ray Houghton, Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Peter Beardsley, John Barnes, Luis Garcia, Markus Babbel, Jan Molby, Stephane Henchoz, Stig Inge Bjornebye, Dietmar Hamann and Vladimir Smicer.

LFC legends took part in a charity match at Anfied in 2009 to mark the 20th anniversary - view pictures below

The match will kick off at 2pm and there will also be a community football session on the pitch involving first team, academy and ladies players.

Tickets will be priced at just £15 for adults and £5 for kids. All proceeds will be split between the Hillsborough Family Support Group and LFC’s charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation, which will be put back into the local community through the foundation’s programmes.

Margaret Aspinall, Chair of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, said: “We wanted to host an event to celebrate the lives of the 96 and give people the opportunity to come to Anfield for a fun afternoon.

“We’ve decided to split the proceeds with LFC’s Foundation so it will not only support the families but also support the future generations within the Liverpool community.

“It’s great to see the current and former Liverpool players showing their support in numbers and I hope a lot of people will come along to join us on the day.”

Fans who buy a ticket by Friday, April 4 can enter a competition to go onto the pitch to meet first team players and take part in a Q&A session.

Kop legend Dalglish added: “This is a great opportunity for the families and fans to come together at Anfield for a celebration in honour of the 96.

“Everyone here at Liverpool Football Club is behind this event and it is also great to see so many former players travelling in to make this a special day.”

Tickets will initially be available to season ticket holders and LFC members from February 28 with a general sale to follow week commencing March 10.

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