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The pair were taking part in a charity match between Liverpool Legends and Chelsea Legends at Anfield.

There was a star-studded line-up on show for both sides, with several Champions League winners gracing the hallowed Anfield turf for the international break contest.

And while neither side were able to find a goal during a cagey first half, it was a moment between Makelele and former Liverpool women’s star Dowie - who became the first woman to appear in the annual Legends match - that had fans wincing.

Makelele had shown characteristic class inside his own penalty area to wriggle away from the challenge of Dirk Kuyt and Sami Hyypia.

However, what the Frenchman didn’t see coming was a steaming Dowie, whose late tackle sent Makelele flying to the floor.

Dowie threw up her hands to explain how the tackle wasn’t intentional, with the former England international immediately checking to see if her counterpart was okay.

Makelele rendered less sympathy from his Chelsea Legends team-mates though, with several seen sporting smirks after he was clattered into.

Reacting to the incident, the commentator said: “It was an accident but Makelele felt the full force of that one.” Phil Thompson, who was on co-commentary duty, chimed in with: “Let’s hope he’s alright, he did ride it [the tackle] a little bit.

Great feet by Makelele but Dowie takes him out.”

The match was raising money for the LFC Foundation - a charity that aims to improve the lives of people in the Liverpool region.

Matt Parish, LFC Foundation chief executive, said: “Last season was our best legends game yet, both in terms of the day itself and the funds raised, and we look forward to going again this season.

“The games are always a special occasion for supporters of all ages and the support we receive is incredible.The funds raised enable us to support even more children, young people and families in our community and beyond.

“We can see the difference that has been made from the funds raised from previous years and this year the funds will be used to help support the vital work of our health programmes.”


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