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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who are the Soccer Aid 2025 presenters and pundits?
WAYNE ROONEY and Tyson Fury will co-manage the England team at Soccer Aid 2025 – but they're not the only famous faces. They'll be joined by Dermot O'Leary, Alex Scott and some much-loved pundits to present this family-friendly match. 3 Soccer Aid is the world's biggest charity football match and has raised more than £100MILLION since its inception by Robbie Williams in 2006. Old Trafford will host this year's event with Rooney and Fury's England taking on an incredible World XI – and all proceeds going to Unicef. Dermot O'Leary and former England football star Alex Scott will present Soccer Aid 2025 on ITV. Returning for another year, Dermot and Alex will bring the polish and expert analysis, providing pitch side interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and fun. They'll be joined by seasoned pundits Sam Matterface and Love Island voiceover presenter Iain Sterling who will be on commentary duties during the match. Dermot O'Leary Dermot will dust off his suit and present Soccer Aid 2025, something he's done every year since 2010. O'Leary, 52, currently presents This Morning, where he's always ready to add some personality. He has earned his status as prime time ITV royalty, with over 10 years presenting The X Factor. He started his career in 2001 when he hosted Big Brother's Little Brother on E4, leaving in 2007. His voice can be heard welcoming the weekend on BBC Radio 2 where he presents the Saturday breakfast show. He's a key part of the line-up, establishing himself as a prominent voice in the presenters line-up. 3 Alex Scott Alex Scott is a former Arsenal and England international who has swapped the pitch for presenting duties. Alex played a huge role in increasing the popularity of women's football and was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2019. As a presenter, Alex has held the mic for Sky Sports and the BBC, covering major footballing events, including at the Women's World Cup and England's failed bid for silverware at Euro 2024. Since 2021, Alex has partnered with O'Leary to present Soccer Aid. The perfect partners provide interviews and insights from the sidelines and behind the scenes. Who are the Soccer Aid 2025 pundits? Experienced football commentator Sam Matterface will be in charge of describing the action. Sam will be a familiar voice to ITV, TNT Sports and TalkSPORT audiences. To stop it all getting too serious, Iain Sterling will provide some light relief as the co-commentator. The cheeky Scottish presenter is taking a quick break from preparing for Love Island 2025 to deliver sharp one-liners and celebrity insights – to stop it all getting too serious. When is Soccer Aid 2025? Soccer Aid will take place on Sunday, June 15. Kick-off is scheduled for 7.30pm, with coverage free to view on ITV1 and streaming available on ITVX. The match will be held at Manchester United's Old Trafford, having been played at Stamford Bridge last year and the London Stadium the year before. SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Football match to remember 'one in a million' victim of collision
Family and friends of a man who died after the car he was travelling in was "deliberately rammed off the road", police have said, are planning a charity football match in his memory to mark the anniversary of his death. Police have said a murder investigation continues into the death of Mackenzie Ball, 20, who died at the scene of the crash on 2 June 2024, just outside Rotherham.A number of people were arrested last year over the incident and subsequently bailed, but no one has been 'Macky's Football Charity Match' is planned for 1 June at Silverwood Miners Welfare Hall, with proceeds going to autism and ADHD charities. Speaking about the charity game, one of the organisers, Leo Welch - a close friend of Mr Ball - said, "I made a Facebook post [about the match] and it really took off"."A lot of people are donating. The charities for ADHD and autism were close to Mackenzie because he had both. It's going to help local adults and children."Another friend who is involved in the fundraiser, Drew Lindley, described Mr Ball as "bang on... one in a million, just amazing". Speaking last year, shortly after the collision between a silver Land Rover and a silver Subaru Forester, police said they believed the fatal crash was a "targeted attack". They claimed the Land Rover, in which Mr Ball was a passenger, was deliberately rammed off the road. "We believe the car Mackenzie was travelling in was deliberately rammed off the road, and we believe there are people out there who know why this happened," said Det Insp Matt Bolger, last incident, which saw both vehicles leave the road, took place in Wickersley, at the junction of Morthen Road and Moat driver and three passengers of the Subaru fled the scene on foot, police said.A 21-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving was later bailed. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star-studded south Essex charity match to raise funds for children's hospice
CELEBRITIES are set to play off against staff from a beloved Hadleigh bar in a star-studded charity football match. Famous faces including Boyzone's Shane Lynch, presenter Linda Robson and Game of Thrones actor, Tamer Hassan will descend on Bowers & Pitsea Football Club later this month. They will play against members of staff from Fattys Bar as part of a fundraising evening for Little Havens children's hospice. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. "We're doing the match for Little Havens but also in honour of Paul Danan, the Hollyoaks actor who helped organise last year's match and sadly passed away earlier this year," said organiser, motivational speaker and celebrity player, Matthew Riggs. "We've got quite a few good celebrities coming down to play against the Fattys Bar team so I'm expecting it will be quite good fun. "There's also going to be an after-match event at the bar, with 100 per cent of all takings going to Little Havens." Community - The charity football match will take place at Bowers and Pitsea Football Club (Image: George Pizani) The match will be kicking off at 3pm at Bowers and Pitsea Football Club, with the Fattys Bar event starting at the Hadleigh High Street venue at 6pm. Little Havens, based in Thundersley, is Essex's only children's hospice, and provides end of life care to youngsters and support to families through the most difficult time of their lives. Support - A range of celebrities will be playing in this month's charity match (Image: Matthew Riggs) "It takes a huge amount of money to run the hospice each year and to provide care not only at the hospice but in the families' homes too," said a spokesperson for Fattys Bar. "All services provided are free to the families in Little havens care and this can only be provided because of the donations from the local community. "The football match was the idea of one of our regulars at Fattys Bar, Keiran Morgan, who is an ex professional football player." Star - Boyzone singer Shane Lynch will be among the players (Image: Ian West) A range of celebrities from the worlds of TV, music, film and sport will be playing in the match on Saturday May 24. Aron Lane, fundraising officer at Havens hospices said: 'We're incredibly grateful to Fattys Bar and everyone involved in the celebrity football match for their amazing support. Last year's event raised more than £4,000 for the hospice, which made a real difference to local families."
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jacqueline Jossa supports Dan Osborne at charity football match after split and ‘make or break' holiday
JACQUELINE Jossa supported Dan Osborne at a charity football match - following their 'make or break holiday'. The couple, who tied the knot back in 2017, had announced in March that they were splitting. 5 5 5 However, The Sun revealed how Jacqueline and Dan seemed to have rekindled their marriage during a "make or break" holiday in Mexico. EastEnders actress Jacqueline, 32, smiled from the stands on Sunday while watching Dan play in a charity football match. Dan, 33, took part in the Sellebrity Soccer Match at Gillingham Football Club. The family - also including the children and Jac's mum Selina - headed to Mexico last month for a holiday. An onlooker at the five-star, £380-a-night Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya told us 'Dan and Jac looked like any normal couple. 'There were a few Brits at the resort, but no one recognised them and they were left alone to relax and enjoy quality time together. 'It seemed that having Jac's mum there to help with the kids gave them some extra time together.' It comes as the former Towie star sparked concern about the pair's relationship status with a cryptic quote. Although Dan's social media update didn't mention Jacqueline, he shared a snap of a quote referencing "leaving" something if you "can't change it". As shared on his Instagram stories, the words read: "There are three solutions to every problem. "Accept it, change it, leave it. "If you can't change it, leave it." Upon revealing they'd decided to part ways, the pair issued a statement to The Sun on Sunday saying: 'Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately. "Their children remain their top priority, surrounded by love and care from both parents — something that will never change.' 5 5
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Megan Newton: footballers celebrate life of Stoke-on-Trent teen
A charity football match will be held later to celebrate the life of a teenager who was murdered six years Newton, 18, was found dead at her flat on Fletcher Road, Stoke-on-Trent, on 20 April 2019 after she was raped and murdered by Joseph Trevor, who received a life sentence in February 2020.A keen and talented footballer, Ms Newton studied at Newcastle College in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, and coached a youth her death, the college organised an annual football match in her memory, with this year's set to kick off at 18:00 BST on Wednesday. It will feature the college's current women's football academy team and former students who played with Ms Newton before her Bailey, curriculum manager for sport at Newcastle College and Ms Newton's former teacher, told BBC Radio Stoke it was always an emotional time for staff and students."While it's emotional, it is really important. It's a team effort and it's important to keep doing it for Meg's legacy," he said. 'A real tragedy' Mr Bailey described Ms Newton as a "wonderful character" who was resolute, smart, resilient and "had a lot going for her".Of her coaching younger players, he said: "She wanted to help everybody out and do what she could to make sure they enjoy sport, particularly football."It was a real tragedy when what happened to Meg happened."All proceeds raised at the football match will go to local charity Our Space, which supports children and adults with disabilities.A number of other events were due to be held at the college throughout the day, including a women's-only walk to raise awareness of women's safety and a raffle. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
