Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah, who is to contest Liberia's presidential elections, will hold a farewell match in Marseille next June.

The 1995 African, European and World Footballer of the Year, who reached his peak with AC Milan between 1995 and 2000, ended his European career three years ago with Olympique Marseille after spells with Monaco, Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City.

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

"I wanted to bid farewell to my fans and friends. I did not have the time to thank my partners and my opponents," he told daily France Soir of the June 11 game.

"Through this game, I wish to close the soccer chapter of my life and start a new venture in politics."