LONDON is in for a treat as the world’s biggest celebrity football match is less than FIVE days away – Soccer Aid, will be returning to the capital to once again raise money for a fantastic cause.
Thought of in 2006 by iconic song-writer Robbie Williams, a combination of ex-professional footballers and celebrities make up an England side and likewise for a Rest of the World XI team.
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They then go head-to-head in an annual charity match which provides entertainment with a pinch of competitiveness whilst raising money for disadvantaged children and adolescents.
The line-ups for this edition’s Soccer Aid have already been revealed with some familiar faces such as Arsene Wenger, Liam Payne and the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt in the mix.
But when is the UNICEF charity event, where can it be watched and what is the team news?
When is Soccer Aid 2022?
The eleventh Soccer Aid edition is between England and World XI is set to take place THIS Sunday, June 12.
It is scheduled to take place at the home of West Ham United – London Stadium in East London which can hold up to 80,000 spectators.
British television star Maya Jama and MBE Alex Scott will be pitch-side whilst broadcasting icon, Dermot O’Leary is taking on the hosting duties.
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Soccer Aid founder Robbie Williams is expected to perform during half-time.
Which TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
The celebrity all-star match will be broadcasted live on ITV and STV.
Subscription members will also have the choice to stream the event for FREE via the ITV hub.
The big match then kicks off at 7.30pm.
Can I buy tickets for Soccer Aid 2022?
Tickets for the highly anticipated event have been available to purchase since Tuesday, March 22.
Prices start from £10 for children and £20 for adults but the premium seating will cost upwards of £75.
Wheelchair and Ambulant Disabled tickets are also available in various areas of the stadium.
Head to the Soccer Aid website for further details and availability of all tickets.
Team news
England: Harry Redknapp (Manager) David Seaman (Manager), Liam Payne (Captain), Lucien Laviscount, Tom Grennan, Chunkz, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Fara Williams, Joe Cole, Alex Brooker, Damian Lewis, Sir Mo Farah, Mark Wright, David Harewood, Teddy Sheringham, David James, Aitch, Mark Noble
World XI: Arsene Wenger (Manager), Robbie Keane (Manager) Usain Bolt (Captain) Martin Compston, Mo Gilligan, Chelcee Grimes, Patrice Evra, Steven Bartlett, Carli Lloyd, Noah Beck, Lee Mack, Munya Chawawa, Kem Cetinay, Cafu, Andriy Shevchenko
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What has been said?
England were humiliated in the 2021 edition of Soccer Aid when World XI put three past them with no return.
But former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is determined to put things right this year round.
Redknapp said: “”Anyone who knows me will tell you that I would never turn my country down, so when they asked me to be England manager, I had to say yes.
“I’m proud to manage England – I know we can finally win.”
Someone who Redknapp knows very well during his Spurs tenure is iconic ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
And the Frenchman will be making his Soccer Aid debut in the dugout for World XI.
Wenger said: “I am really looking forward to this special football match in June.
“It’s great and special to play a football match together with former opponents for a good purpose.
“Football unites and football gives hope.”