Liberia's former World Player of the Year George Weah will hold a farewell match in Marseille on Saturday. The 1995 African, European and World Footballer of the Year reached his peak with AC Milan between 1995 and 2000.

George Weah - Liberia

George Weah - AC Milan

He eventually ended his European career four years ago with French side Marseille after spells with Monaco, Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City.

He then played for Al Jazirah in the United Arab Emirates.

"I'm no longer a professional player but football is still part of my life," said the 38-year-old.

Weah's next challenge is to contest the presidential election due in Liberia by October.

France's Zinedine Zidane, 2004 European Footballer of the Year Andrei Shevchenko and Chelsea's Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba have all accepted Weah's invitation to play in the match.

"He's an example all over Africa," said Drogba. "I was too young to play with him so this farewell match is a dream come true for me."