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.
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…
When is Soccer Aid 2023?
The match kicks-off at 7.30pm on Sunday, June 11 at Old Trafford.
Soccer Aid 2023 lineups
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
Soccer Aid World XI FC
Usain Bolt (C), Ben Foster (GK) Lee Mack, Roberto Carlos, Nani, Francesco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta, Hernan Crespo, Patrice Evra, Heather O’Reilly, Kalyn Kyle, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Mo Gilligan, Maisie Adam, Tommy Fury, Noah Beck, Leon Edwards, Sam Claflin, Niko
Coaches
Mauricio Pochettino, Robbie Keane, Martin Compston, Mel C
Soccer Aid 2023 tickets
Soccer Aid Tickets are on sale now with prices starting from just £10 for children and £20 for adults (booking fees apply) and you can get tickets for Soccer Aid 2023 here.
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