Manchester City stars to take centre stage at Thomond Park

A sell-out crowd is expected at Thomond Park when Premier League champions Manchester City take on Limerick FC in a friendly on August 5 (7pm).

Irish football fans can expect to see Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli, David Silva and the rest of City’s superstars at the home of Munster Rugby after City promised to send a first team squad to face the Airtricity League Division One outfit. Thomond Park stadium director John Cantwell said he expects all 26,000 tickets — priced at €30 for premier, €15 for terrace and €10 for schoolchildren — to sell out.

“This will be a wonderful opportunity for people to support a unique football event and enjoy a galaxy of superstars in action,” he added.