Soccer Aid 2021: Every celeb and legend taking part in UNICEF clash – teams IN FULL

Paddy McGuinness talks about participating in Soccer Aid

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Soccer Aid 2021 promises to be a hilarious night of football as celebrities take on some of football’s biggest legends. But who is joining the Soccer Aid 2021 squad? And how can I watch the match?

On Saturday, September 4, the tenth Soccer Aid v England game will take place at Manchester’s Etihad stadium.

This year’s charity match will see teams of celebrities take on footballing legends, including Wayne Rooney who is coming out of retirement to play for the England team.

The stellar line-up of celebs includes newcomers James Arthur, Yungblud and Tom Grennan as well as the return of fan favourites Kem Cetinay, Sir Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Lee Mack.

The famous faces will face up to football royalty, with Gary Neville, Fara Williams and Paul Scholes stepping onto the Soccer Aid pitch for the first time. Returning football legends include Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp.

Gary Neville said: “Just when I thought my days of being booed by City fans had passed! I’m hoping that my hamstrings hold out for more than five minutes, to be honest.”

The managers this year will be Sven-Goran Eriksen, Robbie Williams, Micah Richards, Harry Redknapp, Judy Murray and Robbie Keane.

Micah Richards said: “Usain Bolt running at Gary Neville? Rooney out of retirement? Me making my coaching debut. What more do you want?!”

Dermot O’Leary will be presenting with ex-Lioness and pundit Alex Scott joining him, in her SoccerAid debut.

She said: “I’m so excited for this! I’ve wanted to be involved in Soccer Aid for UNICEF for many years, so I am delighted to be part of it now as pitchside reporter.”

Maya Jama will also be returning to the presenting team as a pundit.

This year’s game will raise money to help people affected by Covid worldwide. UNICEF hopes to deliver two billion Covid vaccines to frontline healthcare workers, social workers and teachers around the world.

They will also help children return to school, beat malnutrition and access the healthcare they need.

Dermot O’Leary, who recently became a UNICEF ambassador, said: “Getting through this last year or so has been tough for all of us, but the Covid crisis is making life for children in the world’s poorest countries even harder.

“Whoever you support, England or the Soccer Aid World XI FC, it’s going to be one hell of a night at the Etihad Stadium. The money we raise really will make a huge difference to children’s lives everywhere.”

How do I watch Soccer Aid 2021?

Tickets for the Soccer Aid match are now sold out, but you can watch it on ITV and STV.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7.30pm on Saturday 4, September.

So, who are all the stars taking part?

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England Squad

Celebrities taking part are:

  • Olly Murs
  • Chunkz
  • Mark Wright
  • James Arthur
  • Paddy McGuinness
  • Sir Mo Farah
  • Aitch
  • Joel Dommett
  • Max Whitlock
  • James Bay
  • Harriet Pavlou

Football legends:

  • David James
  • Gary Neville
  • Paul Scholes
  • Wayne Rooney
  • Fara Williams
  • Jamie Redknapp
  • Kelly Smith
  • Jamie Carragher
  • Shaun Wright-Phillips
  • Joe Cole

Managers:

  • Sven-Goran Eriksen
  • Robbie Williams
  • Micah Richards

Soccer Aid World XI FC Squad

Celebs

  • Usain Bolt
  • Kem Cetinay
  • Tom Grennan
  • Ore Oduba
  • Roman Kemp
  • Martin Compston
  • Dermot Kennedy
  • Yungblud
  • Chelcee Grimes
  • Big Zuu
  • Lee Mack

Football legends:

  • Roberto Carlos
  • Patrice Evra
  • Nigel De Jong
  • Pablo Zabaleta
  • Shay Given
  • Darren Fletcher
  • Julie Fleeting
  • Clarence Seedorf
  • Ingrid Moe Wold
  • Wes Morgan

Managers:

  • Harry Redknapp
  • Judy Murray
  • Robbie Keane

Soccer Aid for UNICEF is taking place on Saturday 4th September 2021 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester and will be broadcast live on ITV and STV.

The money raised from this year’s game could help UNICEF deliver two billion vaccines worldwide, get kids back to school, beat malnutrition, and get the healthcare they need today and long after the crisis is over.

All donations will be matched by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), meaning double the difference for children.

If you want to donate, you can do now now at socceraid.org.uk/donate

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