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When Schumi played ball

Last updated on: July 9, 2009 

Image: Michael Schumacher
Photographs: Reuters

Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher played football during a charity match for needy children in Wiesbaden, Germany on Wednesday.

The match between Nazionale Piloti and biggALLSTARS was held at the Brita Arena and was a run up to the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring in the weekend.

Schumacher, a seven-time world champion, captained the Nazionale Piloti team.

 

Vettel scored a goal

Image: Sebastien Vettel
Photographs: Reuters

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel reacts after scoring during the charity soccer match in Wiesbaden.

The German is currently third behind leader Jenson Button and his Brazilian team mate Rubens Barrichello in the driver's championships.

Rosberg also displayed his football skills

Image: Nico Rosberg
Photographs: Reuters

Williams Formula One driver Nico Rosberg was also part of the Nazionali Piloti team that also included double world champion Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and Giancarlo Fisichella.