General
testimonial
What does testimonial mean?
An exhibition game staged to celebrate a player's loyalty and service to a club, often for charity.
"Thirty thousand turned up for the club legend's testimonial."
Origin
British football tradition of a 'testimonial' benefit match.
Frequently asked questions
What is a testimonial in football?
A testimonial is a tribute or exhibition match staged to honour a player's long service and loyalty to a club, with proceeds traditionally going to the player and, increasingly, to charity.
Who gets a testimonial match?
Testimonials are usually granted to players who have served a club for many years (traditionally around ten), or occasionally to celebrate a club legend's career.
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