YINCHUAN, China, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Former world soccer stars Ronaldinho from Brazil and Luis Figo from Porgugal will spearhead the Star Teams of South America and Europe respectively to play a friendly in China's Ningxia on Aug. 19.

At a press conference here on Thursday, the organizers said that the two teams will be directed by Roberto Carlos from Brazil and Paolo Rossi from Italy respectively.

The two teams consist legendary retired stars including Ivan Zamorano, Salvatore Schillaci, Massimo Oddo and Fabrizio Ravanelli.