This Sunday evening, Soccer Aid returns as all eyes descend on the London Stadium for the famous charity match, with a number of ex-Manchester United players in the squads.
Created by singer Robbie Williams and businessman Freddy Shepherd in 2006, the game combines ex-players, athletes, and celebrities for an 11v11 match to raise money for children’s charity UNICEF.
As always, it will be England, managed by Harry Redknapp, vs Soccer Aid World XI, managed by ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, going head-to-head as the World XI look to retain their crown, following a 3-0 victory in last years edition of the game, courtesy of goals from influencer, Kem Cetinay and comedian, Lee Mack.
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As for the former Manchester United players on show, both Gary Neville and Teddy Sheringham will line up for the England side and will be supported by ex-pro’s such as Jamie Carragher, Joe Cole, David James, Stewart Downing, Eni Aluko and the recently retired Mark Noble.
For the World XI, ex-Reds Dimitar Berbatov and Patrice Evra will be joined by legends such as Roberto Carlos, Andrea Pirlo, Petr Cech, Andriy Shevchenko, Carli Lloyd and Cafu in an incredibly strong line up of former players.
Both sides will of course be joined by celebrities, such as Sir Mo Farah, Liam Payne and Russell Howard for the English side, and Usain Bolt, Mo Gilligan, and Martin Compston for the World XI.
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Furthermore, it has been reported that this year the England men’s team, led by captain Harry Kane and Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire, have donated a sum of money, believed to be just under six figures to Soccer Aid to help support the cause.
Soccer Aid raises money for UNICEF to help provide children around the world with key items such as vaccines, they help to fight malnourishment and help to provide shelter for those affected by crisis.
Additionally, this year every donation made to UNICEF will be matched by Power of Nutrition, who are a charity dedicated to providing nutrition and health to children in need across the globe.
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You can watch the match from 19:30 BST this evening, on ITV or STV if you’re watching in the UK.
Topics: Football, Manchester United, Soccer Aid, Gary Neville, Patrice Evra
Callum Owen