SOCCER AID is just a short wait away – with both teams named and the players ready to lace up their boots.
Charity fundraiser Soccer Aid is 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.
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?
What time does Soccer Aid 2022 kick off?
The eleventh Soccer Aid edition is between England and World XI is set to take place TONIGHT, on Sunday June 12.
The big match kicks off at 7.30pm UK time and coverage will commence from 6:30pm.
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.
Soccer Aid founder Robbie Williams is expected to perform during half-time.
What TV channel is Soccer Aid on and can I live stream it?
- Subscription members will also have the choice to stream the event for FREE via the ITV hub.
Team news
Find out more about the Soccer Aid 2022 line-ups here.
England
Starting line-up: David James, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Mark Wright, Sir Mo Farah, Liam Payne, Fara Williams, Mark Noble, Tom Grennan, Teddy Sheringham, Alex Brooker.
Subs: David Harewood (GK), Chunkz, Aitch, Stewart Downing, Russell Howard, Damian Lewis, Joe Cole, Anita Asante, Eni Aluko
Managers: Harry Redknapp, David Seaman, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure.
World XI
Starting line-up: Petr Cech, Cafu, Mo Gilligan, Patrice Evra, Roberto Carlos, Noah Beck, Martin Compston, Mark Strong, Heather O’Reilly, Andriy Schevchenko, Usain Bolt.
Subs: Tom Stoltman (GK), Kem Cetinay, Lee Mack, Steven Barlett, Chelcee Grimes, Robbie Keane, Carli Lloyd, Mu.
Managers: Arsene Wenger, Idris Elba, Robbie Keane.
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London Stadium welcoming Europe’s elite
The sun is shining here at the London Stadium, a ground which has been blessed with some European nights to remember, and some to forget, this season.
Not often you would expect to see Andrea Pirlo, Andriy Schevchenko, Roberto Carlos and Dimitar Berbatov on the same team gracing the pitch at West Ham.
Something for the East London contingent to enjoy.
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Luther part of the management clique
Idris Elba will be assisting Arsene Wenger and Robbie Keane in coaching the Rest of the World XI, with the summer sun beating down I am not sure he will be wearing his recognisable wool trench coat.
It makes one hell of a trio on the touchline, perish the thought of a half-time tongue lashing by these three.
The visitors have some real world-class talent on their team tonight, some of whom would still get into to football teams throughout Europe.
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Tonight’s team news:
Both sides show a mix of ex-footballing talent and a who’s who of the showbiz world.
A real chance for those who take the path of a career as hit musicians, actors and athletes rather than their preferred path of League Two footballers.
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Welcome to Soccer Aid 2022
The original brainchild of Robbie Williams to raise money for Unicef, Soccer Aid has snowballed to be become a huge annual event rather than the bi-annual event that it was first intended to be.
An England XI will take on a Rest of the World XI at West Ham Utd’s London Stadium, the England side being managed by a due of Harry Redknapp and David Seaman.
The Rest of the World XI will be managed by a partnership of Arsene Wenger and Robbie Keane.
The ex-Arsenal manager Wenger knows a fair bit about managing teams in London after his dominant spell with The Gunners between 1996-2018.
Both sides will have a mixture of ex-footballers and celebrities looking to put on a show for the crowds in order to raise more money for Unicef.
This is the 11th year the charity football match has taken place and this year every donation, up to a maximum of £4m, will be matched by The Power of Nutrition.
Intended to help support the health and nutrition of children around the world, this offers those who donate the chance to make double the difference in changing peoples’ lives.
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