THEY didn’t meet each other on the pitch in an Old Firm clash.
But this former Celtic star and these ex-Rangers players could battle it out in a unique seven-a-side clash in the USA over the next few days, with a grand prize of $1MILLION on the line.
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The Soccer Tournament (TST) is a thrilling 7v7 tournament based in North Carolina which sees former professionals and even football legends come together to battle it out for the winner-takes-all kitty.
It was founded in 2014 and this year’s event is taking place at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary from June 4-9.
Many big names have agreed to part, including the likes of Sergio Aguero, Diego Godin, Andy Caroll, Nani and Sebastian Giovinco.
But also in the lineups include several players who Scottish football fans will be familiar with.
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Among those include Dedryck Boyata and Brandon Barker who both won league titles in Scotland, with Celtic and Rangers respectively.
The Belgian defender was part of Brendan Rodgers’ Invincible team, while Barker helped Rangers go a full league season unbeaten under Steven Gerrard to stop the Hoops’ 10-in-a-row bid.
Boyata has been selected to play for the Socceroof team and Barker will represent Wrexham Red Dragons, despite never playing for Wrexham A.F.C in his career.
Wrexham are one of many professional teams to have a side competing in the event.
Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Bournemouth, West Ham, Plymouth Argyle, Villareal, Cagliari and Club America are some of the other clubs involved.
Former St Johnstone, St Mirren and Ross County star Graham Carey – who was also a youngster at Celtic – will compete for Plymouth.
Manchester United legend Nani has his own team called Nani FC, and he has called upon ex-Rangers defender Bruno Alves.
Across both the men and women tournaments, there will be 64 teams competing with 134 matches on the calendar and the winners will be crowned on June 9.
In the men‘s, 48 teams will battle it out in a World Cup style format, with 12 groups of four and the top two from each – plus the best-placed third-finishers – progressing to a last 32 knockout stage.
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