Man Utd stars to make Soccer Aid history as record number of Old Trafford legends sign up for huge celebrity match
MANCHESTER UNITED are making history once again, by having a record number of former stars playing in Soccer Aid.
This year, Soccer Aid is being hosted at Old Trafford, where reigning champions England will take on the Soccer Aid World XI in the globe's biggest charity match.
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Wayne Rooney is leading a record-breaking contingent of former Man Utd stars appearing at Soccer Aid this year
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He will be joined on team England's side by Gary Neville
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Paul Scholes will also line up for the Three Lions in the charity match
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Meanwhile, Peter Schmeichel will be barking orders from the touchline as manager of the World XI
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But it will feel like a homecoming for many of the top stars on the billing following their careers, which saw them playing at the Red Devils' home for many years.
As many as NINE former
The ex-pros include many stars who have tried their hand at coaching and management, such as Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick, and others who are now household names in punditry, like Gary Neville or Paul Scholes.
That quartet will be lining up for team
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Meanwhile, the World XI will have their own share of Man Utd greats in their ranks.
Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, John O'Shea, and Carlos Tevez will all be taking to the pitch, while legendary goalkeeper
The ex-stars will also be joined by a sizeable contingent of celebrity Man Utd fans.
Among them will be businessman
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Despite this large contingent of Man Utd support, there will be a notable absence of super fan
While appearing in Soccer Aid last year, the legendary Olympic sprinter ruptured his Achilles and was stretchered off the field.
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Soccer Aid 2024 broke records as it raised over £15million for Unicef, while it has raised more than £100m since it was founded by Robbie Williams in 2006.
The match will be available to watch for free on ITV1, ITVX and STV on June 15, kicking off at 7.30pm BST.
If you wish to buy tickets, starting from £10.50 for concessions and £21 for adults,
find out how here.
You can donate to Soccer Aid by clicking the
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Rooney will be joining Man Utd fan and boxer Tyson Fury as a coach
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A number of Red Devils fans are playing in the event, including content creator AngryGinge
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There will be a notable absence of Man Utd fan Usain Bolt after he ruptured his Achilles playing last year
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England team and coaching staff
Here is a look at the full team for England for Soccer Aid 2025...
Team:
Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
Alex Brooker (TV personality)
Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
Toni Duggan (Former footballer)
Angry Ginge (YouTuber)
Tom Grennan (Musician)
Bear Grylls (TV personality)
Joe Hart (Former footballer)
Steph Houghton (Former footballer)
Aaron Lennon (Former footballer)
Dame Denise Lewis (Olympic gold medallist)
Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
Sir Mo Farah (Former Olympian)
Gary Neville (Former footballer)
Sam Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality)
Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
Paul Scholes (Former footballer)
Jill Scott (Former footballer)
Sam Thompson (King of the Jungle)
Louis Tomlinson (Musician)
Michael Carrick (Former footballer)
Phil Jagielka (Former footballer)
Roman Kemp (Radio host)
Jack Wilshere (Former footballer)
Bella Ramsey (Actor)
Coaches:
Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
Tyson Fury (Boxer)
Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
Vicky McClure (Actor)
Goalkeeping coach: David James (Former footballer)
World XI team and coaching staff
Here is a look at the full team for the World XI for Soccer Aid 2025...
Team:
Tony Bellew (Former boxer)
Leonardo Bonucci (Former footballer)
Tobi Brown (YouTube star)
Martin Compston (Actor)
Richard Gadd (Actor)
Bryan Habana (Former rugby star)
Dermot Kennedy (Musician)
Kaylyn Kyle (Former footballer)
Gorka Marquez (Dancer)
Nadia Nadim (Footballer)
Livi Sheldon (Gladiators star)
Edwin van der Sar (Former footballer)
Nemanja Vidic (Former footballer)
Harry Kewell (Former footballer)
Big Zuu (YouTube star)
Noah Beck (Actor)
Carlos Tevez (Former footballer)
Billy Wingrove (Football freestyler)
Robbie Keane (Former footballer)
John O'Shea (Former footballer)
Maisie Adam (Comedian)
David Trezeguet (Former footballer)
Nicky Byrne (Singer)
Kheira Hamraoui (Former footballer)
Manager:
Peter Schmeichel (Former footballer)
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The match is between England and a World XI.
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