Soccer Aid is returning for its tenth year, having secured former England international Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Fara Williams and England’s all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney for this year’s squad.
Established in 2006 by Robbie Williams in aid of children’s charity UNICEF, Soccer Aid sees professional players and celebrities competing in an 11-a-side match between England and a team representing the rest of the world to raise money for this important cause.
Rooney said: “Pulling on an England shirt is always special, so I’m absolutely delighted to be doing that again in Soccer Aid for UNICEF this September.
“Managing the England team last year was great but being around the players made me want to lace up the boots again – now I’ve got that chance, one last time.
“Soccer Aid for UNICEF has been a massive force for good since it started back in 2006 and I know the public will support us again this year by purchasing tickets, which are now on sale.”
But who’s in the line-up for the competing squads this year?
Here’s everything we know so far.
Who’s in the line-up for Soccer Aid 2021?
As with previous years, two teams comprised of ex-professionals and celebrities compete as England and World XI or ‘The Rest of the World’.
Confirmed for the England squad so far are:
- Olly Murs
- Wayne Rooney
- James Arthur
- Paul Scholes
- Gary Neville
- Paddy McGuinness
- Jamie Redknapp
- Chunkz
- Fara Williams
- Mark Wright
- Ashley Cole
- Liv Cooke
- Kelly Smith
- David James
- Emile Heskey
Confirmed for the World XI squad so far are:
- Usain Bolt
- Tom Grennan
- Roman Kemp
- Kim Cetinay
- Ore Oduba
- Roberto Carlos
- Patrice Evra
Who will be managing the 2021 Soccer Aid teams?
Former England player and football pundit Micah Richards will take on management duties for the England team, alongside former England goalkeeper David Seaman.
Elsewhere, Harry Rednapp will once again take his position as manager for World XI.
When is Soccer Aid 2021 taking place?
The tenth Soccer Aid event is set to take place at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium on Saturday 4 September, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30pm.
While last year’s event occurred behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, tickets are now available for purchase for this exciting charity event.
Will Soccer Aid 2021 be shown on TV?
Yes. As with previous years, the match will be televised on ITV.
How can I get tickets for Soccer Aid 2021?
Tickets are now on sale from the Soccer Aid website.
Adult seats are priced between £20 and £75, while children’s seats run from £10-50.
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