There are certain phrases Philadelphia fans would like to avoid hearing at all costs. “Joel Embiid’s foot” is probably at the top of the list—it’s never going to come up in a positive context—and it’s probably trailed closely by, “Joel Embiid is playing in a charity soccer game this weekend.”
Word comes down courtesy of BBC, who revealed the rosters for a match taking place in Cardiff Bay on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s Champions League Final. Check out who will be on both teams (bold emphasis mine):
Gullit All-Stars
Vítor Baia (GK), Cafu, Ciro Ferrara, Steffen Freund, Patrik Andersson, Dejan Stankovic, Youri Djorkaeff, Robert Pires, Marcel Desailly, Ian Rush, Ryan Giggs, Fabrizio Ravanelli, David Trezeguet, Gianluca Zambrotta, Eric Abidal, Marco Materazzi, Jeremy Lynch (freestyler), Clint Capela, Joel Embiid
Butragueno All-Stars
David James (GK), Michel Salgado, Celestine Babayaro, Roberto Carlos, Gaizka Mendieta, Luis Figo, Predrag Mijatovic, Patrizia Panico, Davor Suker, Luis Garcia, Rai, Clarence Seedorf, Christian Karembeu, Steve McManaman, Deco, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Adidas Young Champions: Carmelo Anthony, Billy Wingrove (F2 freestyler), Juan Hernangomez
Embiid isn’t the only NBA player who will be involved in the festivities, but he is the only one who has dealt with serious foot issues.