They were widely regarded as the two best goalkeepers of their generation and their rivalry from on-the-pitch has continued into post retirement. Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel and his Bayern Munich counterpart Oliver Kahn have come face-to-face once more - this time as actors. In a move that is akin to former footballers Vinnie Jones and Eric Cantona, the pair showcase their performance skills by starring in Tipico's latest advert. Oliver Kahn (left) and Peter Schmeichel star in Tiplico's latest advert where they renew their rivalry . In a top trump style competition Kahn lists his accolades including three World Goalkeeper of the Year titles . In retaliation, Schmeichel quips that he was the best goalkeeper of all time in the advert . The former Manchester United goalkeeper proves this with his Reuters top trump card that says so . The pair have so many 'cards' to play, they're still playing them 50 years later . 'When we played against each other we wanted to win so in a way for 90 minutes we became enemies,' 51-year-old Schmeichel said behind the scenes of the filming. 'But this is very friendly we are working together a nice commmerical with Tipico. Our aim is to do the best.' In the advert, the duo square off in a top trump style competition of their honours and accolades. With nothing to separate the two, the gag is that the pair have so many 'cards' to play, they're still playing them 50 years later. 'I'm scared of myself! I have to say it was very interesting to wear a mask it was easier to become an actor,' 45-year-old Kahn said after wearing a mask to make him look 50 years older. 'You can hide yourself behind the mask.' And while the advert may be a memorable one, nothing will compare to the drama that unfolded between the two during United's famous Champions League final 2-1 win over Bayern in 1999. On playing against Kahn, Schmeichel admitted that the duo would became the best of enemies . Bayern Munich legend Kahn revealed he didn't like the look of himself aged by an additional 50 years . Schmeichel (left) was on the winning side as United beat Bayern 2-1 in the 1999 Champions League final .
Peter Schmeichel and Oliver Kahn star in Tipico's latest advert . Duo square off in a top trump style competition of honours and accolades . Pair were involved in the dramatic 1999 Champions League final . Manchester United came from a goal behind to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 .