LONDON is in for a treat THIS SUMMER as the world’s biggest celebrity football match – Soccer Aid, will be returning to the capital to once again raise money for a fantastic cause.
Thought of in 2006 by iconic song-writer Robbie Williams, a combination of ex-professional footballers and celebrities make up an England side and likewise for a Rest of the World XI team.
They then go head-to-head in an annual charity match which provides entertainment with a pinch of competitiveness whilst raising money for disadvantaged children and adolescents.
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The line-ups for this edition’s Soccer Aid have already been revealed with some familiar faces such as Arsene Wenger, Liam Payne and the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt in the mix.
But when is the UNICEF charity event, where can it be watched and what is the team news?
England so far: Harry Redknapp (Manager) David Seaman (Manager), Liam Payne (Captain), Lucien Laviscount, Tom Grennan, Chunkz, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Fara Williams, Joe Cole, Alex Brooker,
World XI so far: Arsene Wenger (Manager), Robbie Keane (Manager) Usain Bolt (Captain) Martin Compston, Mo Gilligan, Chelcee Grimes, Patrice Evra, Steven Bartlett, Carli Lloyd, Noah Beck
What has been said?
England were humiliated in the 2021 edition of Soccer Aid when World XI put three past them with no return.
But former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is determined to put things right this year round.
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Redknapp said: “”Anyone who knows me will tell you that I would never turn my country down, so when they asked me to be England manager, I had to say yes.
“I’m proud to manage England – I know we can finally win.”
Someone who Redknapp knows very well during his Spurs tenure is iconic ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
And the Frenchman will be making his Soccer Aid debut in the dugout for World XI.
Wenger said: “I am really looking forward to this special football match in June.
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“It’s great and special to play a football match together with former opponents for a good purpose.
“Football unites and football gives hope.”
Source: The Sun
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