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Soccer Aid returns this Sunday, with sporting stars and celebrities taking part as the World XI face England at Stamford Bridge.
I’m a Celeb star and former Lioness Jill Scott will captain an England side looking to end the World XI’s winning streak. She’ll be joined by Chelsea legends Joe Cole, Gary Cahill and Karen Carney, as well as the Lionesses record goal scorer Ellen White. Cricketer Stuart Broad will take to the pitch for the first time, with entertainment stars Sam Thompson, Danny Dyer and Bobby Brazier also in the team.
England will be competing with Usain Bolt ’s side, who have won five consecutive titles. There are former Chelsea players in the World XI team, with Eden Hazard, Michael Essien, Petr Cech and John Obi Mikel taking part. They will be joined by Gladiators star Diamond, Tommy Fury, Roman Kemp, and more.
Two former Chelsea bosses will face off, with Frank Lampard joining Robbie Williams and Harry Redknapp in the England dugout, whilst Mauricio Pochettino leads the World XI.
The match is back at Stamford Bridge, having been held there in 2019 when the World XI won on penalties following a 2-2 draw. Around 40,000 supporters are expected to be in the stands as stars from sport and entertainment compete in support of UNICEF. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.
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When is Soccer Aid?
Soccer Aid 2024 will be held at Stamford Bridge, London on Sunday, June 9, with the match kicking off at 7:30pm BST.
How to watch?
The match will be broadcast live on ITV, ITVX and STV. Coverage starts at 6pm, includes 90 minutes of build-up and is scheduled to end at 10pm.
Soccer Aid: The Warm Up will be broadcast on ITV1 at 3pm on the Sunday. The game will last 90 minutes. If the score is level at the end of regular time, the match will end with a penalty shootout to decide the winner.
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Team News:
England
Players: Jill Scott (c), 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
Management and coaches: Frank Lampard, Robbie Williams, Harry Redknapp, David Seaman, Vicky McClure
World XI
Players: Usain Bolt (c), Eden Hazard, Tommy Fury, Maisie Adam, Diamond, Roberto Carlos, Martin Compston, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Theo Baker, Kaylyn Kyle, John Obi Mikel, Jason Manford, Petr Cech, Patrice Evra, Michael Essien, Tony Bellew, Alessandro Del Piero, Emmett J. Scanlan
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Management and coaches: Mauricio Pochettino, Jesus Perez
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