In a significant move for the Masters football tournament, organisers have announced a venue change from Glasgow to Aberdeen for this year’s showdown.
This decision marks a pivotal shift for the event, which has enjoyed a decent resurgence after being rekindled two years ago. The tournament, a celebration of football nostalgia, invites former professional players to represent their old clubs in a competitive indoor football format.
Historically, the Braehead Arena in Glasgow played host to the tournament, serving as the battleground for past legends to relive their glory days.
However, last year’s event was overshadowed by challenges unrelated to the action on the pitch. The tournament turned controversial, not for the football on display but due to the subpar condition of the playing surface.
Issues with the pitch, which began to come apart as matches progressed, became a focal point of discussion. Despite attempts to remedy the situation, including constant efforts to secure the floor with duct tape, the pitch’s poor condition persisted, marring the overall experience and putting players’ safety at risk.
Celtic emerged victorious in the last edition, clinching the Masters title amid the chaos. a response to these challenges and in a bid to rejuvenate the tournament’s stature, the decision to relocate to Aberdeen was made.
Details about the participating former Celtic players masters squad, remain under wraps.
