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06.06.2023 - 17:52 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Soccer Aid is set to return this weekend as celebrities and former footballers come together for the showpiece charity match in aid of UNICEF.
The annual event is being hosted at Old Trafford and 74,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance. Ex-England international and I’m a Celebrity… winner Jill Scott will captain the Three Lions against Usain Bolt’s Soccer Aid World XI.
The star-studded squads include famous faces from the world of acting, music and more as the 12th edition of Soccer Aid prepares to take place. Football fans will also be treated to seeing the likes of Roberto Carlos, Frncesco Totti and Gabriel Batistuta return to the pitch, with United contingent Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt forming part of the England squad.
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The last four Soccer Aid matches have been won by the World XI, with last year’s game decided by Lee Mack in a penalty shootout after playing out a 2-2 draw. New Chelsea boss Maurico Pochettino and Line of Duty star Martin Compston will be managing the World XI, while Harry Redknapp, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes and Stormzy will be in the England dugout.
Here’s everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2023…
The match kicks-off at 7.30pm on Sunday, June 11 at Old Trafford.
England
Jill Scott (C), David James(GK), Paddy McGuinness, Jermain Defoe, Karen Carney, Gary Cahill, Jack Wilshere, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Eni Aluko, Nicky Butt, Bugzy Malone, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Alex Brooker, Chunkz. Joel Corry, Scarlette Douglas, Liam Payne, Danny Dyer, Asa Butterfield, Tom Hiddleston
Coaches
Stormzy, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, Harry Redknapp, David Seaman
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@socceraid but I’ve just had the best 4 days with the best group of people. ” The Line of Duty star also thanked those who donated to the cause, writing, “THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who donated!! You are helping children all over the world to live safer, happier lives and saving lives.
One Direction ’s Liam Payne has Soccer Aid viewers in stitches over the weekend as he couldn't resist striking a pose in the changing room. Taking the field as part of the England team, Liam joined forces with former Lioness Jill Scott, taking on the role of captain alongside the talented likes of Tom Hiddleston, Sir Mo Farah, and Jack Wilshere. On the sidelines, notable figures such as Stormzy, Vicky McClure, and Harry Redknapp watched the match, offering their guidance and expertise as part of the management and coaching team.
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.
Tommy Fury took to Old Trafford on Sunday night to make his Soccer Aid debut.
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Soccer Aid will this year take place at Old Trafford as the charity football match returns to Manchester.
Soccer Aid is back with a fresh line-up of celebrities and former footballers for its twelfth edition.
Soccer Aid returns for another year as two teams made up of celebs and former professional players play each other.
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, 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 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.
A Place In The Sun’s Scarlette Douglas has revealed how she’s been totally starstruck by some of the celebrities she’s encountered as she’s prepared for Soccer Aid 2023. She told OK!: “It’s been a lot of fun, so much fun.