Thierry Henry
& Karen Carney
5th October 2026
GROSVENOR HOUSE
On October 5th, Legends of Football are to honour Premier League icon, Thierry Henry and Lioness legend, Karen Carney OBE with the prestigious award at a star-studded event at London’s JW Marriot Grosvenor House.
THE
LEGENDS
GALLERY
From the East End of London to the banks of the River Clyde, World Cup winners, transfer record breakers, from The Premier League to La Liga – Legends of Football has honoured the greatest football legends of our time, from the Wizard of Dribble, Sir Stanley Matthews to the larger than life genius of Brian Clough. We salute each and every one of our brilliant, mercurial League of Legends.
2025
GARY LINEKER OBE & JILL SCOTT MBE
2024
WAYNE ROONEY & FARA WILLIAMS
2023
IAN WRIGHT & EMMA HAYES
2022
ELLEN WHITE MBE & GARETH SOUTHGATE OBE
2019
ARSÈNE WENGER OBE
2018
FRANK LAMPARD OBE
2017
STEVEN GERRARD MBE
2016
THE PREMIER LEAGUE 100 CLUB
2015
DAVID BECKHAM OBE
2014
RYAN GIGGS OBE
2013
PELE
2012
THE PREMIER LEAGUE 500 CLUB
2011
JOSE MOURINHO
2010
ERIC CANTONA
2009
HARRY REDKNAPP
2008
DENIS LAW CBE
2007
TEDDY SHERINGHAM MBE
2006
ALAN SHEARER OBE
2005
SIR ALEX FERGUSON CBE
2004
SIR KENNY DALGLISH MBE
2003
TONY ADAMS MBE
2002
SIR BOBBY CHARLTON CBE
2001
SIR BOBBY ROBSON CBE
2000
BRIAN CLOUGH OBE
1999
NAT LOFTHOUSE OBE
1998
SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS CBE
1997
JOHN CHARLES CBE
Legends of Football has raised 9 million for music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins. This event has enjoyed 29 years celebrating the achievements and careers of some of the greatest footballers and managers in the beautiful game. Since 1996, legends such as John Charles, Sir Stanley Matthews, Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish, Alan Shearer and Eric Cantona, to name a few, have received this prestigious award. In recent years the dinner has also paid tribute to Jose Mourinho, Ryan Giggs as well as the man widely regarded as the greatest player of all time – Pele. To mark our 20th anniversary, global footballing icon David Beckham was our recipient. In 2016, we celebrated 25 seasons of the Premier League, honouring a special group of players who have scored 100 Premier League goal. In 2017 we honoured the achievements of Liverpool and England hero Steven Gerrard and in 2018, Chelsea manager and legend Frank Lampard. 2019 saw Arsene Wenger receive the award following a trophy laden career as Arsenal manager. In recent years Gareth Southgate, Ellen White, Ian Wright, Emma Hayes, Fara Williams, Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker and Jill Scott have been awarded the coveted prize.
EVENT
PACKAGES
STANDARD
£6,000 + VAT
PREMIER
LEGENDS
ABOUT
LEGENDS OF
FOOTBALL
The annual charity gala will take place at Grosvenor House on 5th October 2026, honouring Thierry Henry and Karen Carney. Every year, the worlds of football and music come together at Legends of Football to celebrate the greatest names in the game.
LAST YEAR'S
EVENT
Last year, Legends of Football, in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins, honoured England legend Gary Lineker OBE and England’s second most-capped women’s player, Jill Scott MBE.
£9,000,000+ RAISED
WHO ARE
NORDOFF AND ROBBINS?
Today, informed by more than 60 years of practice and research, our music therapists work with people of all ages living with conditions such as dementia or acquired brain injuries to break through the barriers that can cause social isolation.
The impact of our work for people and society can be truly transformative.
THE LATEST FROM
LEGENDS OF FOOTBALL
THIERRY HENRY AND KAREN CARNEY TO RECEIVE 2026 LEGENDS OF FOOTBALL AWARD
London, 18th February 2026 – Legends of Football are to honour Premier League icon, Thierry Henry and Lioness legend, Karen Carney OBE with the prestigious award at a star-studded event at London’s JW Marriot Grosvenor House London on Monday 5th October 2026 in aid of the music therapy charity Nordoff
England Giants Jill Scott MBE and Gary Lineker OBE Receive 2025 Legends of Football Award
At Grosvenor House on October 6th, Legends of Football, in aid of music charity Nordoff and Robbins, honoured England’s second most capped women’s player, Jill Scott MBE and England legend, Gary Lineker OBE with the prestigious award. The duo were officially unveiled at the event, joining an esteemed list of recipients, including Pelé, David
OUR SPONSORS
Legends of Football is proud to have such loyal support from the music, football and games industries.
Thanks to all of our supporters and sponsors the LoF continues to be the most important charity event in the football calendar, raising vital funds for Nordoff and Robbins. With thanks to our partners for their continued support.
REGISTER
YOUR INTEREST
Legends of Football raises money for the music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins.
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