Football heroes inspire 3000 fans at the benefit tournament in Graz!

Football heroes inspire 3000 fans at the benefit tournament in Graz!

In the Raiffeisen Sportpark in Graz, the highly expected benefit hall tournament of the football legends of the Lions Club took place on December 27, 2024. Over 3000 enthusiastic spectators provided a captivating atmosphere and experienced gripping games, in which former stars such as Ivica Vastic, Zlatko Junuzović and many were more on the square. The event was not only a sporting event, but also a great success for the good cause, with over 100,000 euros that were collected for needy families in Styria. As lions-turnier.at reported, the income flows directly into the support of needy and sick children as well as the help of acute families.

exciting duels and surprises

On the floor, the tournament offered teams with teams such as the Croatian national team and the senior team of Bayern Munich top football class. In the rousing final, the team Croatia won 6: 4 against Rapid Vienna, with record winner Sturm Graz could not play for the title this year. Despite the large number of spectators, the Lions Club Graz plans to stay in the sports park and to avoid a possible expansion to a larger hall for the time being, such as krone.at reported. The organizers Andreas Cretnik and Oliver Wieser assured a continuation of the tournament in the coming year and emphasize the great atmosphere and feedback from fans and players.

In addition to the exciting games, there was an auction of signed jerseys and other fan articles that met both soccer fields and hearts. A special highlight was the Graz derby of the special teams, which underlined the importance of inclusion. The event was a perfect mix of sport, fun and social commitment, which exceeded all expectations and raised awareness of the support of families in need. The tournament remains an unforgettable experience for everyone involved and is continued as an integral part of the region's social calendar.