Simone Perrotta, ex Juventus, Roma and Italy legend who won the World Cup in 2006,
Stefano Eranio, ex Genoa, Milan and Italy legend who won the Champions Cup in 1994 and
the Scudetto together with the legendary Italian defender Pietro Vierchowod winner of the
Serie A with Roma and Sampdoria, the Champions League with Juventus and a World Cup winner in 1982, also having a stint at Milan will be in Malta from the 25th till the 27th of September.
These Italian Calcio Legends shall be visiting Malta to meet young hopefuls during a football
camp and will also spearhead an event, both in aid of a local charity.
The Events entitled Calcio Italia Legends shall be in aid of Step up for Parkinsons as part of the 5th Edition of Sport for Parkinsons campaign.

Simone Perrotta (born September 17, 1977) is a celebrated Italian former professional
footballer and midfielder, best known for his successful career with AS Roma and Italy. He
was a key member of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, starting all seven matches
during their triumph in Germany. Perrotta spent nine seasons with Roma, winning two
Coppa Italia titles and one Supercoppa Italiana, and earned 48 caps for the Italian national
team.
Pietro Vierchowod (born April 6, 1959) is a celebrated Italian former professional footballer
and one of the outstanding defenders of his generation. A member of Italy’s 1982 FIFA
World Cup-winning squad, he went on to enjoy a distinguished 25-year career with clubs
including Roma, Sampdoria , Milan and Juventus. He won two Serie A titles, four Coppa
Italia trophies, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and the UEFA Champions League, while
earning 45 caps for Italy and representing his country at three World Cups.
Stefano Eranio (born December 29, 1966) is a celebrated Italian former professional
footballer who made his mark as a dynamic right-sided midfielder with Genoa and AC Milan.
He was part of Milan’s successful era of the 1990s, winning three Serie A titles, the 1994
UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup, while also earning 20 caps and scoring
three goals for the Italian national team. Eranio also enjoyed a successful spell with Derby
County in England, further highlighting his distinguished career at both domestic and
international level.

These three legends will take part in the Calcio Italia Legends Dinner which will be held on
Friday 25th September 2026 from 7.15pm at the AX The Palace Hotel were Vierchowod,
Perrotta and Eranio will interact with the guests, talk about their career feats, take pictures
and sign Memorabilia. This evening will be hosted by Memorabilia for Charity and many
prizes can be won.
On the 26th September 2026, the Legends will take part in a football camp for young
hopefuls who will have a fun training camp whilst interacting with these stars of world
football and receiving advice from them to be able to continue their footballing journey.
Each participant will be given a nice surprise gift. This event will take place in collaboration
with Kirkop FC and will be at the Kirkop FC Sports Complex from 1pm. A meet and greet will
take place at the same venue starting from 5.30pm.
Memorabilia for Charity would like to wholeheartedly thank Visit Malta, Lands
Department, AIMS and Browns Pharmacy for their support towards our events and for
making it possible to host these football legends in Malta.