Marcus Rashford has given his nod of approval to Olympic great Usain Bolt after the Jamaican superstar replicated his celebration at Soccer Aid on Sunday.
25.05.2023 - 08:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Marvel meets Manchester as Loki and The Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston becomes the latest star to be confirmed for the Soccer Aid 2023 line-up. England will take on Soccer Aid World XI FC on Sunday June 11 and Tom will make his Soccer Aid debut for for UNICEF, playing on the Soccer Aid 2023 England team.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe actor said: “I couldn't believe it when I was asked to play for Soccer Aid for UNICEF. It's such an honour and I hope not to let anyone down.”
Tom said about taking to the pitch at Old Trafford: "On the big screen, if I get things wrong, I can always have another go... there will be no second takes at Old Trafford! It will be an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime moment.”
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And the 42-year-old Golden Globe and Olivier-winning actor is excited to be playing alongside ex England Lioness Jill Scott. The I'm a Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! winner will captain the England team. “I'm really looking forward to playing with Jill Scott - best of the best!” he praised.
He said about gearing up for the big game: "The best piece of advice I've had is to make every pass count and don't give the ball away unnecessarily. No pressure!"
Joining the line-up is all the more special for Tom who is an ambassador for UNICEF UK. He said: “I'm so honoured to be playing. I’ve been an Ambassador for UNICEF UK for just over 10 years now.
"I've always been aware of Soccer Aid. It’s an extraordinary event which has so much joy in it, and it's all for children. I'm so delighted that I can be part of it this year.”
He added: "I've been privileged to see the work that UNICEF does in Guinea and South Sudan. They are providing for children in ways
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Soccer Aid is back for another year, with two teams made up of celebrities and former professional players taking part in the charity match.
Soccer Aid is back for another year as the charity football match aims to raise money for charity.
Soccer Aid is back for another year with two teams made up of celebrities and former professional players taking part in the charity match.
Soccer Aid is back for another year on Sunday, June 11. The all-star football match, co-founded by pop star Robbie Williams in 2006, will be raising money for Unicef to help children in need around the world.
Soccer Aid is back for another year as two teams full of former professional footballers and celebrities face off to raise money for charity.
Soccer Aid is back in Manchester for 2023 as an England XI will once again face off against a World XI in the name of charity.
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Just when you thought the football season was over, there is another high-profile footballing event taking place with some very familiar, including many non-sporting, faces.
Another year has fast come around and a star-studded line-up will once again be pulling on their football boots as Soccer Aid returns for 2023. Last year, a record-breaking £15 million was donated to UNICEF as a bunch of singers, reality stars, and former footballers took to the pitch.
The stars of stage, screen, and sport will once again be ditching their day jobs to become footballers for one game - and one game only. That can only mean Soccer Aid is back for another year.
Liam Payne has shown off his ripped physique during a Soccer Aid training session at Champneys in Tring this week, as he stripped down to his sports shorts in the sunshine. The former One Direction singer is gearing up for the charity football match for UNICEF 2023 this Sunday, June 11, which will see fellow stars such as Love Island favourite and boxer Tommy Fury, EastEnders star Danny Dyer, rapper Stormzy, and Daisy Jones & The Six actor Sam Claflin all taking to the pitch in Manchester.
Manchester United player of the season Marcus Rashford made a surprise appearance at the IMG Academy football camp in Florida, taking part in several coaching sessions over two days.
Soccer Aid is set to return this weekend as celebrities and former footballers come together for the showpiece charity match in aid of UNICEF.