Soccer Aid is returning for its 13th year, with Sir Mo Farah, Jill Scott, Usain Bolt, and Roman Kemp lacing up their boots 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.
Soccer Aid raised £14,619,005 in 2023, meaning the game has now raised more than £90m for the charity since it was launched.
As usual, fans in the UK will be able to watch the match for free on ITV1 and ITVX.
When is Soccer Aid?
Soccer Aid will take place on Sunday 9 June 2024.
The star-studded match will take place at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s home ground in west London.
When will tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Soccer Aid 2024 are now on sale.
Adults seats begin at £21 for a category four ticket, rising to £84 for a premium seat.
Children’s tickets (under 16s) begin at £10.50, rising to £52.50 for a category one ticket.
Accessible wheelchair tickets cost £52.50 for a category two ticket and £63 for a category one ticket.
Book your ticket here.
Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2024?
As in previous years, the Soccer Aid 2024 line-up features a mix of celebrities and professional players.
Former England midfielder, Jill Scott, has been confirmed as the captain of the England team.
One of England’s most decorated players, Scott is one of the few Lionesses to have surpassed 150 caps.
Following her retirement from football in 2022, she won the twenty-second series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and was crowned Queen of the Jungle.
Heading up the Rest of the World team is the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt.
The Jamaican sprinter is an eight-time Olympic gold medallist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 X 100 metres relay.
England Soccer Aid team line-up
- Jill Scott – captain (Former footballer)
- Erin Doherty (Actor)
- Bobby Brazier (Actor and Strictly star)
- Stuart Broad (Former cricketer)
- Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
- Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
- Alex Brooker (TV personality)
- Tom Grennan (Musician)
- Karen Carney (Former footballer)
- Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
- Joe Cole (Former footballer)
- Jack Wilshere (Former footballer)
- Sir Mo Farah (Olympic gold medalist)
- David James (Former footballer)
- Gary Cahill (Former footballer)
Frank Lampard joins Harry Redknapp, David Seaman and Robbie Williams as England managers and coaches.
World XI Soccer Aid team line-up
- Usain Bolt – captain (Olympian)
- Diamond (Gladiator)
- Roman Kemp (Radio host)
- Martin Compston (Actor)
- Lee Mack (Comedian)
- Roberto Carlos (Former footballer)
- Maisie Adam (Comedian)
- Eden Hazard (Former footballer)
- Tommy Fury (Boxer)
Current Chelsea Football Club manager, Mauricio Pochettino, will act as manager for Soccer Aid World XI, while Jesus Perez will assist.
Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will be on presenting duties, while Sam Matterface, ITV’s football commentator, and Iain Sterling, best known for his voiceover work on Love Island, will be in the commentating box.
Robbie Williams said: “Soccer Aid for Unicef is one of the biggest sources of joy in my life. It is an amazing event. When we launched this nearly two decades ago, I would never have dreamt it would raise as much money as it has.
“The main reason the match continues to be such a success, is because the great British public continue to be so generous in supporting Unicef’s work helping children around the world have happy, healthy, play-filled childhoods.
“Once again, I am kindly asking you to buy a ticket to the game on Sunday 9 June at Stamford Bridge – the line-up is as star-studded as ever! Thank you for all of your continued support.”
Frank Lampard said: “Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Stamford Bridge is special – for any player, on any occasion.
“I’m excited to be doing that again – this time with Soccer Aid for Unicef. Managing the Soccer Aid England team with Harry Redknapp will be a proud moment and great fun – but the main focus is rightly on the millions of pounds we can all raise together.”
Mauricio Pochettino said: “Soccer Aid for Unicef is a huge event – and one I am delighted to be part of again.
The 2023 match was a great experience to be a part of and that is why I was more than happy to accept a return this year, particularly as it will be at Stamford Bridge and with Frank Lampard, a Chelsea
legend, in the opposing dugout for England.
“We raised so much money last year, and I hope we can do the same this time, so please get involved and buy your tickets. A sold-out Stamford Bridge generates an incredible atmosphere and we want the players who are part of Soccer Aid 2024 to enjoy that same feeling when they step out on to the pitch on Sunday 9 June.”
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