Soccer Aid is set to return for the fourth straight year as fans gear up for another edition of the exciting charity match.
There are many names that have already been announced to appear both in terms of celebrities and former professionals and while the event may still be a few months away, the lineup is already looking to be one of the most impressive to date.
Today, we’re going to run through some of the key details as the countdown to Soccer Aid 2021 continues.
When is Soccer Aid?
Soccer Aid 2021 will take place on Saturday, 4th September with a scheduled kick-off time of 7.30pm and will see an England team play a World XI side.
Where is it happening?
This year’s showcase will take place at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. It comes twelve months after Soccer Aid 2020 was held across the city at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.
Who has been announced to play?
England: Olly Murs, Liv Cooke, James Arthur, Lee Mack, Paddy McGuinness, Chunkz, Mark Wright, David James, Gary Neville, Ashley Cole, Paul Scholes, Jamie Redknapp, Fara Williams, Wayne Rooney, Kelly Smith, Emile Heskey
Living their childhood dreams ?
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 8, 2021
They say to never meet your heroes, but @chunkz, @jamesarthur23 & @Tom_Grennan, are buzzing to be lining up alongside the great @WayneRooney ?
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World XI: Usain Bolt, Kem Cetinay, Roman Kemp, Ore Oduba, Tom Grennan, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra
Who will coach the teams?
David Seaman and Micah Richards will share the managerial honours for England whereas Harry Redknapp will be in charge of the World XI.
Where can you buy tickets?
Depending on government guidelines around the time of the game, the expectation is for plenty of fans to be allowed inside the Etihad to see the action for themselves. You can buy tickets by visiting See Tickets where there are seats priced at between £10.50 and £78.75, with there also being an option to make a direct donation to Soccer Aid.
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