Soccer Aid is back for 2024 with the annual charity football match once again featuring a whole host of celebrities and former footballers in order to raise money for charity.
The event was created by singer Robbie Williams back in 2006 in order to raise money for the children's charity UNICEF.
Every year an England XI takes on a World XI and the 2023 match saw an incredible £14.6 million raised.
After last year's 4-2 victory, World XI have emerged victorious in the previous five matches so England will be hoping to finally end that losing run.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF is back ⚽️
— ITV (@ITV) May 29, 2024
It’s all kicking off on Sunday 9th June on ITV1 and ITVX@socceraid @unicef_uk #SoccerAid pic.twitter.com/gDII6pk7kf
You can make a donation to Soccer Aid on the website here.
Who is in the Soccer Aid 2024 squads?
As always the squads for Soccer Aid contain a mixture of celebrities and former professional players.
Usual favourites such as Sir Mo Farah, Usain Bolt, Martin Compston and Roman Kemp will be returning once again.
The squad lists for Soccer Aid 2024 are as follows:
England
- Jill Scott
- Stuart Broad
- Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Paddy McGuinness
- David James
- Jermain Defoe
- Karen Carney
- Gary Cahill
- Tom Grennan
- Jack Wilshere
- Joe Cole
- Sir Mo Farah
- Alex Brooker
- Erin Doherty
- Steven Bartlett
- Danny Dyer
- Theo Walcott
- Ellen White
- Miniminter
- Eddie Hearn
- Sam Quek
- Tom Hiddleston
World XI
- Usain Bolt
- Eden Hazard
- Maisie Adam
- Tommy Fury
- Diamond (from Gladiators)
- Martin Compston
- Roberto Carlos
- Lee Mack
- Roman Kemp
- Theo Baker
- Kaylyn Kyle
- John Obi Mikel
- Patrice Evra
- Petr Cech
- Michael Essien
- Tony Bellew
- Alessandro Del Piero
- Emmett J.Scanlan
- Olga Garcia
- Kheira Hamraoui
Who are the managers for Soccer Aid 2024?
Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp and Robbie Williams will make up the management team for England, with David Seaman and Vicky McClure as coaches.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino, who recently left as manager of Chelsea, will be taking charge of World XI and he will have Jesus Perez alongside him as a coach.
When is Soccer Aid 2024 on?
Soccer Aid 2024 will be hosted at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge stadium, with kick-off occurring at 7.30pm on Sunday, June 9.
Recommended reading:
- Why Bobby Brazier's preparation for Soccer Aid has been 'tough'
- Soccer Aid reveals first confirmed players for 2024 including I'm A Celeb winner
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024
Coverage for Soccer Aid 2024 will be available to watch from 6pm on ITV1 and ITX on Sunday, June 9.
Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott will be presenting the coverage, whilst English broadcaster Sam Matterface will return as a commentator, with Love Island narrator Iain Stirling on co-comms duty.
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