MATCH for Hope is here, and there are some huge names taking part in Qatar!
Team Chunkz and IShowSpeed will go head-to-head with Team KSI and AboFlah in a blockbuster charity match.
Football legends such as Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta and David Silva will feature alongside some of the biggest names on the internet.
- Kick off time: 5pm GMT/8pm local time
- FREE live stream: Chunkz’s official YouTube channel
- Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed: Thogden, Tobi Brown, Harry Pinero, Manny Brown, AJ Shabeel, Andres Iniesta, David Silva, IShowSpeed, Chunkz, Taiyo, Kimura, Eman SV2.
- Team KSI x AboFlah: David Vujanic, KSI, Danny Aarons, Angry Ginge, Miniminter, Andrea Pirlo, Alessandro Del Piero, Musaed Al Fouzan, Billy Wingrove, AboFlah, Thierry Henry.
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Follow our live blog below…
Waiting game
We’re still waiting for the live stream to kick off and the 10,000-plus people waiting on Chunkz’s YiouTube channel are not taking to it too kindly…
We’re sure the stream will kick in any second now.
One hour to go!
Match for Hope 2025 kicks off in one hour!
The match is available to watch for free on Chunkz’s Youtube channel.
Stay tuned to this page to catch all the actions as it happens.
BREAKING: Match for Hope 2025 lineups confirmed
Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed: Thogden; Tobi Brown, Harry Pinero, Manny Brown, AJ Shabeel; Andres Iniesta, David Silva; IShowSpeed, Chunkz, Taiyo, Kimura; Eman SV2.
Team AboFlah x KSI: David Vujanic; KSI, Danny Aarons, Angry Ginge, Miniminter; Andrea Pirlo, Alessandro Del Piero, Musaed Al Fouzan; Billy Wingrove, AboFlah, Thierry Henry.
Winner stays on!
Watch as Chunkz gives his verdict on who is the best midfielder in the world.
30 Minutes until lineups
With just two hours until Match for Hope 2025 kicks off the starting lineups for Team Chunkz x Team IShowSpeed and Team AboFlah x Team KSI will be out shortly.
Stay tuned to this page to find out who starts as soon as they’re in.
TIM CAHILL spills the secrets behind Everton’s turnaround under David Moyes
The Everton legend will be the assistant manager for Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed
EXCLUSIVE Mauricio Pochettino interview
Watch as Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed manager Mauricio Pochettino gives his thoughts on the current situation at former club Tottenham Hotspur
Speed working on his shooting ahead of tonight’s match
Speed might need a bit of work on his finishing before kick-off…
KSI mocked by Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed
Watch as Team Chunkz and IShowSpeed take the mick out of KSI’s new song “Thick Of It” in the pre-match press conference.
Who are the influencers to look out for?
Football influencer Billy Wingrove, one half of F2Freestlyers, will certainly be one influencer to keep an eye on.
Wingrove spent time in Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur academies as a youngster and has a wand of a left foot.
Members of British Youtube group The Sidemen who will be involved include, KSI, Behzinga, Miniminter and Tobi Brown.
From America, popular streamers, IShowSpeed and Fanum aren’t renowned for their football skills but should provide an entertainment factor and viral moments during the match.
What happened last year?
Last year’s edition of Match for Hope was filled with goals with team Chunkz emerging 7-5 victors over team Aboflah in a highly entertaining affair.
The sides were managed by Arsene Wenger and Antonio Conte respectively.
The 2024 edition saw the likes of Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Didier Drogba, David Villa and Kaka taking part in the charity event.
Both Didier Drogba and David Villa left with braces and viral moments were created, with IShowSpeed missing an open goal after being squared the ball by Eden Hazard.
Where can I watch the match?
Match for Hope 2025 is expected to kick off at 5pm GMT/8pm local time, at Stadium 974 in Qatar.
The match will be broadcast on BeIn Sports globally, but there is no TV coverage in the UK however, it will be streamed LIVE on Chunkz’s Youtube channel, free to watch anywhere.
Stay tuned to this blog to catch all the action as it happens!
Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Match for Hope!
It’s matchday in Qatar as Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed and Team KSI x AboFlah go head-to-head in a huge charity match.
The match brings huge social media influencers and football legends together to raise money for children’s schools in Palestine, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania and Pakistan.
Around 22 million people watched last year’s event and $8.8 million was raised for the cause.
This year you will see Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta, Andrea Pirlo, David Silva and many more stars playing in the game.
Mauricio Pochettino and Arsene Wenger will be managing the respective sides.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
