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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Soccer Aid 2025: How to buy tickets for huge charity match at Old Trafford
SOCCER AID is fast approaching with the iconic charity match returning to Old Trafford NEXT WEEK. Some of the biggest names from the world of sport will play alongside many of the most recognisable faces in showbiz. 1 Last year, England stopped the rot and beat World XI for the first time in six years. Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and boxing legend Tyson Fury will team up and take charge of the Three Lions as they look to match their rivals' total of seven Soccer Aid wins. Wazza will also pull on his boots and come out of retirement at his former home. Fan favourites Jill Scott, Tom Grennan and Sir Mo Farah will feature once again as Joe Hart, Leonardo Bonucci and Steph Houghton are among the stars making their debuts in the iconic charity match. When is Soccer Aid 2025? Soccer Aid 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 15. The match will kick off at 7.30pm BST. Old Trafford will host. Are Soccer Aid 2025 tickets still available? Soccer Aid 2025 tickets are still available for fans to purchase on SeeTickets. Tickets start at £10.50 for concessions and the cheapest adult ticket is £21 for Category 5 seating. Prices then go up £10.50, depending on the category you select, with Category 4 set at £31.50, £42 for Category 3, £52.50 for Category 2 and £63 for Category 1. Premium seats are also available for £94.50. How to watch Soccer Aid 2025 Can't make it in person? Fear not, Soccer Aid will be broadcast live on ITV1. You can live stream all the action via the ITVX app/website. Alternatively, SunSport will be running a live blog of Soccer Aid.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
England Lionesses legends predict next $1 million women's transfer
England icons Steph Houghton, Jill Scott and Ellen White have predicted who they think the next $1 million women's transfer will be. Earlier this year, Naomi Girma made history as she became the game's first-ever $1 million transfer. The USWNT defender made the blockbuster move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea, shattering the previous world record signing of Racheal Kundananji to Bay FC. Advertisement Such a milestone has been a long time coming in women's football, and we can only expect to see transfer fees continue to rise. After Girma's record-breaking move, who will be the next seven-figure signing? England legends predict next $1m transfer The former Lionesses have had their say on who could be the next $1 million signing in the women's game. All four England trailblazers will be representing their country at this year's Soccer Aid for UNICEF. Scott and White will return to the pitch for the second year running, while Houghton is preparing for her debut against the World XI. Speaking to LiveScore as they prepare for the match in June, the Lionesses legends pitched their predictions. Alex Greenwood Embed from Getty Images Advertisement 'My next $1 million player, if they were to leave Manchester City, would be Alex Greenwood,' says the defender's former domestic and international teammate Jill Scott. Greenwood has taken on the role as Man City captain and is looking to add to her growing medal count. The versatile defender won the treble with Olympique Lyonnais in 2020 and made history as she spearheaded Manchester United to the Women's Championship title in the team's first season following their revival. Greenwood was also part of England's historic Euro 2022 triumph. Aitana Bonmatí Embed from Getty Images Throwing her pick into the mix and preparing for her Soccer Aid debut, legendary former England captain Steph Houghton selected Barcelona icon Aitana Bonmatí. Advertisement 'If she was ever to move, I think her worth in terms of women's football and what she brings to pitch, she could be the next superstar.' Bonmatí continues to stun the world with her performances for both Barcelona and Spain. After playing an instrumental role in milestone occasions, including Spain's World Cup triumph and Barcelona becoming the first Spanish side to win the Women's Champions League, Bonmatí is a two-time Ballon d'Or Féminin winner. Sophia Wilson Embed from Getty Images Ellen White became the first woman to score on the Soccer Aid stage last year, marking a debut to remember. She'll be looking to bag another this summer as England defend their crown. Advertisement 'Naomi Girma is a defender, so I'm going to stick with a striker and go with Sophia Smith from America,' White said. Sophia Wilson, formerly Smith, is widely regarded as one of the NWSL's most dynamic and impactful players. The Portland Thorns forward is an Olympic gold medalist and an NWSL Golden Boot winner. She signed a new deal with the Thorns in March 2024, becoming the highest-paid NWSL player. While Wilson is currently out on maternity leave, her impressive list of accolades alone proves her immense value to the sport. It's no wonder she has been backed to follow her compatriot Girma as the next $1 million women's transfer. Soccer Aid for UNICEF takes place on Sunday 15th June at Old Trafford. Adult tickets start from £20 and juniors from £10: Related articles from Her Football Hub:
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Topps Launch New Collection Of 308 Stickers For UEFA Women's Euro 2025
COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Detailed view of the Topps and Euro 2024 logo during the UEFA EURO 2024 ... More group stage match between Hungary and Switzerland at Cologne Stadium on June 15, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) England legend Jill Scott has been revealed as a brand ambassador for the new official sticker collection of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, created for the first time by Topps. In her role as Topps ambassador, Scott, a winner with England at the previous UEFA Women's Euro in 2022, appeared at the Fanatics Collectibles store in Regent Street, London, to officially launch the collection, which is now available to buy across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1938, Topps made their name in tbe 1950s by placing baseball cards, featuring player statistics, in packs of chewing gum which fans were encouraged to trade. They entered the United Kingdom market in the 1970s but due to the popularity of stickers in Europe, they released sticker collections for the Premier League under their Merlin brand. In 2021, the Topps brand was acquired by Fanatics, a global digital platform with a database of over 100 million sports fans. Through the platform, supporters can purchase a wide range of sportswear, equipment and memorabilia. LONDON: Jill Scott with an official sticker album for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 In content filmed at the Fanatics Collectibles store, Scott filled out her own album sparking memories of collecting stickers herself as a child. She also picked out her dream 5-a-side team including current superstars Keira Walsh, Aitana Bonmatí and Ewa Pajor. The first sticker collection for a women's soccer tournament was created by Italian firm Panini for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Six years later. the first for a UEFA Women's Euro was released in 2017. Jill Scott was an England player whose sticker was featured in both original collections. SOLIHULL, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Volunteers hand out Panini sticker albums during the WSL 1 match ... More between Birmingham City Ladies and Yeovil Town Ladies FC on May 31, 2017 in Solihull, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) In April 2022, ahead of the next Women's Euro, UEFA announced that they had signed a new six-year deal with Topps, ending a forty-two year partnership with Panini who first produced an official sticker album for the men's European Championship back in 1980. The partnership made Topps the new and official licensed partner from 2022 to 2028, providing exclusive stickers, trading cards and collectibles connected to UEFA. 'This is a milestone moment for Topps in our ongoing global expansion as we celebrate our first partnership with Euro in our 70+ year history," said David Leiner, the global general manager of The Topps Company. 'We're thrilled to be the official partner of one of the most esteemed sporting events in the world and we look forward to continuing our mission of bringing collectors and fans of all ages closer to their favorite athletes by providing official stickers, trading cards, collectibles and more, to football fans across the world.' Unfortunately for collectors, the stickers for some countries, like England, France and Germany, will not feature pictures of their players wearing their official national kits. This is because the English, French and German Football Association have their own contracts with Panini, who have launched their own official national team collections in those countries. Nevertheless, the Topps album features 308 stickers - 56 fewer than the official collection for UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - representing each of the 16 competing nations. The England, France and German players are pictured in plain shirts rather than their official national team kit. The campaign will also feature leading names from the women's football world, activating in multiple markets in the run up to the tournament. In addition there will be unique Euro Hotshot, Shining Stars and Euro Legend stickers featuring retired greats like Scott, Alex Popp and Birgit Prinz. 'What interested me in becoming a brand ambassador for Topps and the collection is seeing what they've created in the women's sticker album; the quality of it and how much they're putting into the women's game,' said Scott. 'I open the album and am immediately interested by the facts and learning about the players, there are a lot of players in there that I've played with and, having retired, I'm not as in the know with what's going on – so this is educating me as much as the next generation of fan.' Patrick Rausch, Chief Marketing Officer EMEA of Fanatics Collectibles added that 'Topps is synonymous with the biggest players and moments in football, and we're excited to continue that tradition with our new UEFA Women's Euro 2025 sticker collection.' For more information on the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 collection, visit
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Brits' sports sayings they live by - including 'control what you can control'
A poll of 2,000 adults found the best advice people have received from others in a sporting environment - including 'run your own race' and 'don't fear mistakes, that's how you learn' Brits have shared the top advice they've received while participating in sports, with gems like 'run your own race', 'don't fear mistakes - that's how you learn', and 'play because you love it'. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that a whopping 92% felt a boost in confidence after receiving such positive words of wisdom. Other nuggets of advice that helped bolster self-belief included 'the game isn't over until the whistle blows', 'you win as a team you lose as a team', and 'stay humble in victory and gracious in defeat'. Additional helpful tips were 'control what you can control', 'learn from every defeat', 'confidence comes from preparation', and 'focus on the next play, not the last mistake'. The study was commissioned by Cadbury as part of their new campaign, Game Changers, which aims to highlight the power of support. The initiative has been endorsed by a host of current and former footballers from the UK and Ireland, including Leah Williamson, Jill Scott, Lauren James, and Katie McCabe, who themselves have been inspired by encouraging words. The poll also found that 89% believe that words of encouragement foster a more positive team environment, whether in sports, work, or other areas. This advice is most commonly applied when facing setbacks (25%), dealing with issues in friendships (22%), and learning new skills (20%). The study found that significant proportion of individuals, 16%, have employed supportive phrases to effectively manage their relationships with challenging colleagues. A survey conducted by OnePoll revealed that the most authentic words of encouragement are typically shared during personal, one-on-one interactions, with 53% of respondents agreeing with this sentiment. Beth Williams, a junior brand manager at Mondelēz International, a company that owns prominent brands like Cadbury, stated, "Our new study shows just how powerful positive words can be." Cadbury, as part of its Game Changers initiative, is currently running a social media contest where fans can win an inspiring face-to-face meeting with notable female football players, including Leah, Jill, Katie, or Lauren, via their account. Williams continued, "Through our Game Changers campaign, we want to celebrate the individuals who provide crucial support and demonstrate that a little support can truly change the game for someone." The survey also identified the top five most valuable pieces of advice individuals received during their sporting careers as follows: Concentrate on your own performance. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn. Participate in sports because you genuinely enjoy them. The game isn't over until it officially ends. Success and failure are both shared experiences as a team.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Top five best pieces of advice received while playing sport revealed including ‘don't fear mistakes'
BRITS have revealed the best advice they have ever received while playing sport - including run your own race, don't fear mistakes, that's how you learn, and play because you love it. A poll of 2,000 adults found 92 per cent have felt more confident after receiving positive words of encouragement from others. 1 Other confidence-boosting bits of advice include the game isn't over until the whistle blows, you win as a team you lose as a team, and stay humble in victory and gracious in defeat. With further helpful pointers including control what you can control, earn from every defeat, confidence comes from preparation, and focus on the next play, not the last mistake. The research was commissioned by Cadbury, which is launching a campaign called Game Changers which is highlighting how a little support can go a long way. A mix of current and former footballers from the UK and Ireland, including Leah Williamson, Jill Scott, Lauren James, and Katie McCabe have backed the initiative after they themselves were spurred on by the words of others. It emerged 89 per cent of those polled think words of encouragement contribute towards making team environments more positive – whether that's sports, working, or elsewhere. The most common areas where this advice is applied include when facing setbacks (25 per cent), when dealing with problems in friendships (22 per cent), and when learning new skills (20 per cent). While 16 per cent have used such pointers when dealing with difficult colleagues. Carried out through OnePoll, the research found the most genuine forms of encouragement come when expressed during one-to-one situations – with 53 per cent of this opinion. TOP FIVE - BEST PIECES OF ADVICE RECEIVED WHILE PLAYING SPORT 1. Run your own race 2. Don't fear mistakes that's how you learn 3. Play because you love it 4. The game isn't over until the whistle blows 5. You win as a team you lose as a team Beth Williams, junior brand manager at Mondelez International, home to brands including Cadbury, which is running a competition for a chance to win an inspiring face-to-face meeting with Leah, Jill, Katie, or Lauren via its Instagram account, said: 'Our new study shows just how powerful positive words can be. 'Through our Game Changers campaign, we want to celebrate the individuals who provide crucial support and demonstrate that a little support can truly change the game for someone.'
