Scholes hung up his boots for the second and final time in 2013 and will celebrate his 45th birthday in November, but the 11-time Premier League champions rolled back the years as he turned out for a Premier League All-Stars side against a team of Kompany’s ex-City teammates.
He sees things that other people don't!
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 11, 2019
Outrageous vision and skill from Paul Scholes... pic.twitter.com/oju4gfh4O5
It completely flummoxed City XI defender Joleon Lescott, who rushed out of his position to meet Scholes as he received the ball from Mikel Arteta, only to be left embarrassed in no man’s land when the ball was knocked past him for Robin van Persie to latch onto.
Scholesy stop it 臘♂️ https://t.co/ccDzuXIe1g
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 11, 2019
Given Manchester United’s current trouble in midfield, it led to fans calling for Scholes to make a comeback. Probably only some of them weren’t joking.
Good of Manchester City to put on a testimonial match for Paul Scholes
— Si Lloyd (@SmnLlyd5) September 11, 2019
I'm not even joking when i say get Van Persie and Paul Scholes back at United......
— UTFR (@ManUtd_HQ) September 11, 2019
Scholes to boss the Midfield and show Pogba how it's done and Van Persie to show Rashford how to score goals
Put Scholes back in midfield and he’ll do a job.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) September 11, 2019
Can Paul Scholes come out of retirement twice? 樂pic.twitter.com/KLGOUwPeAA
— The Peoples Person (@PeoplesPerson_) September 11, 2019
A reminder that Paul Scholes came out of retirement at 37, bought a pair of boots for £50, had the ball on a string, sprayed cross field passes and helped Man United beat Man City in the FA Cup. Baller ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/mewkZ3rikc
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) September 11, 2019
The final score was 2-2 after a late equaliser from City XI striker Benjani. Martin Petrov had opened the scoring at the Etihad Stadium straight after kick-off, while Robbie Keane and the aforementioned Van Persie got the goals for the visiting Premier League All-Stars.
⚽️ is more than just a game. Manchester unifies to prove it for Vinny's testimonial
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 11, 2019
欄 @ManUtd idols play
女 Zlatan sends a ️
梨 Balotelli appears
慄♂️ Aguero & Scholes wow@ManCity Legends 2⃣2⃣ Premier League All-Stars
BIG RESULT: raised for Manchester's homeless pic.twitter.com/1JalvZX1vb
Kompany himself was unable to participate in the match because of injury, a well known frustration for the Belgian. But, more importantly, the event raised funds and awareness for Tackle4MCR, his own charitable organisation aimed at combating homelessness in Manchester.
Source : 90min