Soccer Aid 2024 line-up, managers and how to watch

Simon Bland
Steven Bartlett, Robbie Williams and Livi Sheldon in their Soccer Aid kits
Soccer Aid 2024 is on ITV1 this June. (ITV) (ITV)

Entertainment stars and sporting icons face off once again for Soccer Aid 2024, helping to raise money for a worthy cause.

Founded by singer Robbie Williams in 2006, Soccer Aid gathers a host of entertainment and sporting professionals together to help raise money for UNICEF. Each year, the Soccer Aid England squad faces off against ​​Soccer Aid World XI FC, with previous team line-ups boasting names like Tom Hiddleston and former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson.

With Soccer Aid 2024 fast approaching, here’s everything you need to know about the big match before it happens.

Alex Scott wearing a black Soccer Aid t-shirt and blue jeans
Alex Scott will co-host Soccer Aid 2024 with Dermot O'Leary. (ITV) (ITV)

Soccer Aid 2024 will take place on Sunday, 9 June. It will be broadcast live from Stamford Bridge on ITV1 but a kick-off has yet to be confirmed. That said, the game is rumoured to start at around 7.30pm.

The match will be hosted by Dermot O’Leary and BBC Sport presenter Alex Scott. Tickets for Soccer Aid 2024 have sold out.

Who will be gracing the turf at Stamford Bridge this year? Let’s find out...

From Soccer Aid Productions Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2024 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Sir Mo Farah This photograph is (C) UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: michael.taiwo1@itv.com
Sir Mo Farah heads up the England team. (ITV) (ITV)

Lacing up their boots for the England squad is a line-up of all-stars including runner Sir Mo Farah, Dragons’ Den investor Steven Bartlett, Made in Chelsea’s Sam Thompson, Strictly star Bobby Brazier and former cricketer Stuart Broad.

Also part of the squad are Top Gear’s Paddy McGuinness, actor Danny Dyer, internet star Miniminter, The Crown’s Erin Doherty, The Last Leg’s Alex Brooker, singer Tom Grennan and TV personality and former field hockey star Sam Quek.

From Soccer Aid Productions Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2024 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Danny Dyer This photograph is (C) UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: michael.taiwo1@itv.com
Danny Dyer joins the England team. (ITV) (ITV)

They’ll join a roster of professional footballers including captain Jill Scott, Jermain Defoe, Gary Cahill, David James, Karen Carney, Joe Cole, Ellen White, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere.

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard will join Harry Redknapp, David Seaman and Robbie as management and coaches, with Billy Wingrove as soccer and skills coach.

From Soccer Aid Productions Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2024 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Lee Mack This photograph is (C) UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: michael.taiwo1@itv.com
Lee Mack plays for the Soccer Aid World XI FC squad. (ITV) (ITV)

The Soccer Aid World XI FC team will be hoping to give England a run for their money.

Their team consists of captain Usain Bolt, fighter Tommy Fury, comedian Maisie Adam, Gladiator Diamond AKA Livi Sheldon, Line of Duty star Martin Compston, radio host Roman Kemp, comics Lee Mack and Jason Manford, Youtuber Theo Baker and former boxer Tony Bellew.

From Soccer Aid Productions Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2024 on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Roman Kemp This photograph is (C) UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: michael.taiwo1@itv.com
Roman Kemp is also on the Soccer Aid World XI FC squad. (ITV) (ITV)

On the professional side, they’ll be joined on the pitch by Kaylyn Kyle, Mikel John Obi, Patrice Evra, Roberto Carlos, Petr Čech and Michael Essien and Eden Hazard.

Mauricio Pochettino and Spain Jesús Pérez will act as management and coaches with Billy Wingrove serving as soccer and skills coach.

Soccer Aid 2024 takes place on Sunday 9 June on ITV1.

This article originally appeared on Yahoo TV UK at https://uk.news.yahoo.com/soccer-aid-2024-line-up-managers-how-to-watch-115645408.html

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