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    Soccer Aid 2022 line-ups revealed with Neville and Carragher in for England as Bolt, Evra and Wenger headline World XI

    THE line-ups for the Soccer Aid game between England and the Rest of the World have been revealed.Harry Redknapp will manage the Three Lions, with former Manchester United star Gary Neville and ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher in the side.
    Gary Neville will play for England in the Soccer Aid game against Rest of the WorldCredit: Rex
    Liam Payne will captain Redknapp’s boys, with former Chelsea star Joe Cole and England women’s star Fara Williams also in the squad.
    The Rest of the World will be managed by Arsenal hero Arsene Wenger and captained by Olympic legend Usain Bolt.
    Manchester United cult hero Patrice Evra and former Tottenham and Leeds striker Robbie Keane will also take to the field.
    Soccer Aid, the world’s biggest celebrity football match, is returning in June to raise money for the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef).
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    Since its creation in 2006 Soccer Aid has raised more than £60 million for the humanitarian organisation, which helps to provide aid to children worldwide.
    Maya Jama and Alex Scott will once again present the charity match, which will take place at West Ham’s ground, the London Stadium.
    During half-time Soccer Aid co-creator Robbie Williams, 48, will perform his 1997 hit ballad Angels.
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    He said: “I already know that it is going to be one of the most special nights of my career – and I want as many of you as possible to be part of it.
    “Tickets are selling fast, so I would urge people to snap them up while they are still available.”
    This year’s charity match has been MOVED from Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge.
    That’s after star names reportedly complained about using the venue following UK government sanctions against Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
    England team announced so far: Harry Redknapp (Manager), Liam Payne (Captain), Lucien Laviscount, Tom Grennan, Chunkz, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Fara Williams, Joe Cole, Alex Brooker, David Seaman (Goalkeeper Coach).
    World XI announced so far: Arsene Wenger (Manager), Usain Bolt (Captain) Martin Compston, Mo Gilligan, Chelcee Grimes, Patrice Evra, Robbie Keane.
    Usain Bolt will captain the Rest of the World sideCredit: Rex
    Patrice Evra will lace back up the boots for Soccer AidCredit: Getty More

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    Celebrity Soccer Aid match moved from Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge ‘after complaints following Roman Abramovich sanctions’

    THIS year’s celebrity Soccer Aid charity match has been MOVED from Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge.That’s after star names reportedly complained about using the venue following UK government sanctions against Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
    Soccer Aid 2022 has been moved from Stamford Bridge to the London StadiumCredit: PA
    Last year saw £13million raised for Unicef as a World XI beat England 3-0Credit: Getty
    The Mail claims several big players threatened to WALK from this year’s game if Soccer Aid organisers pushed through with plans to host it at Chelsea’s stadium.
    The European champions face an uncertain future following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with multiple groups making bids to replace Abramovich on Friday.
    But it’s also reckoned Chelsea’s inability to conduct business would have made the match impossible to stage.
    And although a date is yet to be set, it has now been decided that West Ham’s London Stadium will be the setting for Soccer Aid 2022.
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    A source said: “It was very much going to be played at Chelsea. That was the plan but then the war happened.
    “Some key players made their feelings clear that they didn’t want any involvement with Chelsea out of protest.
    “There were some very angry people. It was a case of if it happened there, they would not be there.
    “Of course there are sanctions now in place that mean Chelsea can’t do any business, so the event couldn’t happen there.
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    “It would be impossible for that reason.”
    Last year’s match saw Harry Redknapp manage England and Sven Goran Eriksson take charge of a World XI.
    But it was heartbreak for Redknapp as Eriksson’s team won 3-0 thanks to Kem Cetinay’s double and a historic strike from Lee Mack.
    Former footballers including Gary Neville, Wayne Rooney and Jamie Carragher took to the field at Man City’s Etihad stadium.
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    While celebrities such as Usain Bolt, Martin Compston and Olly Murs also thrilled fans with their impressive skills.
    An incredible £13million was raised for children’s charity Unicef UK, with a total of £38m collected since its inception in 2006. More

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    Soccer Aid ‘masked winger’ revealed as Stephen Mulhern – but England legend Paul Scholes refuses to pass to him

    STEPHEN MULHERN was unveiled as the secret masked winger during Soccer Aid 2021.The TV host kicked off the second half at The Etihad and a minute later clattered into former Manchester United star Darren Fletcher.
    Stephen Mulhern enjoyed a short cameo appearance just after half-time
    Minutes after he was booked for that challenge he was carried off the pitch by England captain Olly Murs.
    And in his short spell on the pitch he did not see the ball much, with team-mate Paul Scholes refusing to pass him the ball.
    Mulhern remained dressed in his masked costume while playing and beamed to the crowd after he took off his referee whistle hat to show his face.
    The outfit also bore a question mark on Mulhern’s torso and two giant footballs on each shoulder.
    He also wore comically sized clown-like football boots.
    Mulhern’s uncovering was met with much mockery and derision online.

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    Some fans claimed his cameo turned Soccer Aid into a pantomime – even if it is a charity event.
    One Twitter user wrote, tongue in cheek: “Stephen Mulhern’s appearance at Soccer Aid may not have lasted as long as the European Super League but it has arguably done more damage to the integrity of the sport.”
    Another added: “If Stephen Mulhern had comic timing, he wouldn’t have turned up to Soccer Aid.”
    A third said: “Imagine being in the crowd at soccer aid expecting some superstar to pop up as the mascot and it’s Stephen Mulhern.”
    Jamie Carragher beats Usain Bolt in a race to the ball in Soccer Aid 2021 More

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    Soccer Aid 2021 LIVE REACTION – England 0-3 World XI: Lee Mack FINALLY gets his goal after Kem double – latest updates

    THE WORLD XI dominated England 3-0 as they ran out winners of Soccer Aid.Kem Cetinay netted twice before Lee Mack FINALLY got his goal at the annual Unicef mega-match!
    All for a good cause, Soccer Aid has raised over £60million for Unicef since its inception in 2006 with a record-breaking £13m raised this year.
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    Follow ALL of the latest reaction from the Etihad below…
    FT: ENGLAND 0-3 WORLD XI
    Well, it wasn’t an instant classic, but Kem Cetinay’s predatory instincts in front of goal, combined with Joel Dommett’s inability to guard a net, ultimately landed the World XI a comfortable 3-0 win.
    More importantly, however, over £13million was raised in aid of Unicef, plus we got to see Tom Grennan go head to head with Wayne Rooney and Jamie Carragher and arguably win on both counts.

    Dermot Kennedy and Martin Compston deserve special mentions for their performances for the World XI, plus Mark Wright and James Bay probably didn’t deserve to be on the losing side with England.
    Lee Mack will steal the headlines after defecting to the World XI having missed penalties in three consecutive shootouts for England to seal the victory for the visitors.

    PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPP!!!!!!!
    FULL-TIME
    ENGLAND 0-3 WORLD XI
    Mark Clattenburg blows his whistle and it’s all over. 3-0 to the World XI and it’s Lee Mack who scores the final goal in arguably football’s greatest ever redemption story.
    Heartbreak again for England.

    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!
    ENGLAND 0-3 WORLD XI
    BUT HE DOESN’T MISS THIS TIME!
    ENGLAND ALL OVER THE PLACE AT THE BACK AND DARREN FLETCHER AND CHELCEE GRIMES COMBINE TO SLICE THROUGH THEM AND WHO ELSE BUT LEE MACK BURIES IT AT THE BACK POST.
    THE WORLD XI GO WILD.
    GAME OVER.

    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    86 – CHANCE! Lee Mack has two chances in quick succession from almost identical positions inside the box to the left of the goal and Dommett does well to make himself big on both occasions.
    He sends it wide both times.
    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    83 – Mark Wright cuts a frustrated figure at the back. He’s wearing the armband, but hasn’t been able to stop Kem from putting two in the back of the England net.
    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    80 – Chunkz has been isolated up front and has had no real service from his team.
    Rooney finds himself almost one on one and you’d have put your mortgage on him scoring but he sends it way over the bar.
    Robbie Williams can’t believe it.

    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    79 – The tactic for the World XI now appears to pretty much be to shoot whenever you get the ball.
    Unless you’re Lee Mack.
    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    77 – England are trying to build an attack with Wayne Rooney and Joe Cole trying to make things happen, but Nigel De Jong has played well in midfield to stop them.
    The World XI win it back and Kem’s almost played completely through on goal, but Jamie Carragher brings him down cynically.
    No card from Mark Clattenburg, but it wasn’t pretty.
    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    75 – It looks like it’s going to be three wins in a row for the World XI. England are running out of ideas here.
    Kem’s really in the mood for it now and is giving Jamie Carragher all kinds of grief.
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
    ENGLAND 0-2 WORLD XI
    It’s Kem Cetinay who nestles a lovely finish into the bottom corner from the right hand side. Not much Joel Dommett could have done about that.
    He should have been MILES offside, but James Bay was nowhere near the rest of his defensive line and played Kem onside.
    Gutting for England.

    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    70 – Rooney does well in midfield to keep the ball and sprays a lovely pass out wide to Max Whitlock, whose touch lets him down and it goes out for a throw.
    Rooney does the same with Aitch just a few seconds later as he tries to play the rapper through, but his touch also lets him down.
    Come on celebs, you can do better than that. It’s only Wayne Rooney, after all…

    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    68 – ENGLAND SUBSTITUTIONS:
    OFF: Fara Williams, Paul Scholes.
    ON: Kelly Smith, Jamie Redknapp.
    WORLD XI SUBSTITUTION:
    OFF: Pablo Zabaleta.
    ON: Ingrid Moe Wold.
    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    65 – What are the rules again? Aitch finds himself coming back on less than five minutes after coming off following Mo Farah’s injury.
    England’s corner is well delivered and Rooney heads it towards goal but it’s well saved.

    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    63 – Scholes puts a good pass in to release James Bay on the right wing, whose cross is blocked and it goes out for a corner.
    Play is delayed as it looks like Mo Farah’s going to have to come off and England look like they’re not sure who’s going to replace him…
    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    60 – CHANCE! Robbie Keane puts a great ball into Kem and Mark Wright puts in a great challenge to stop him hitting the target.
    England make another substitution with Aitch coming off for Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock. Team GB’s most decorated gymnast ever. Not a bad title, is it?

    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    59 – Kem finds himself in the penalty area on the right hand side but he’s well met by Jamie Carragher, who puts in a decent tackle. Looks like he leaves a little bit on Kem there though… he goes unpunished by the ref.
    Carra’s taking this very seriously, as you might expect.

    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    56 – Yungblud has come off for the World XI, meanwhile Nigel De Jong has come on alongside Martin Compston and Darren Fletcher.
    I’m not even sure it’s still 11 vs 11 anymore.
    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    54 – If you hadn’t noticed already, there’s been a LOT of substitutions at half-time. We’ll try to give you as many of them as we can, but honestly it’s hard to keep up.
    We can confirm, however, that Chunkz has just come on for James Arthur for England.
    Lee Mack has also just come on for Tom Grennan.

    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    52 – Dommett makes a real save (a real life, actual save…) Presumably, someone’s just told him you can use your hands in goal.
    Robbie Keane finds himself in space on the left wing going towards goal and Rooney makes a wonderful tackle.
    Class is permanent.
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
    ENGLAND 0-1 WORLD XI
    Kem unleashes a very weak effort from just outside the box with his left foot and realistically, a small child should keep that out.
    Joel Dommett, however, completely misses it. He boots the air and the ball ends up in the back of the net. A disaster for the substitute.
    A goal for the World XI and Dommett looks a right dummy.

    ENGLAND 0-0 WORLD XI
    48 – POST! Nigel De Jong sends in what seems to be a cross from wide left and it goes past everyone and hits the post.
    Joel Dommett is in no-man’s land. The man was not born to be a goalkeeper, that much is fact.
    ENGLAND 0-0 WORLD XI
    46 – Stephen Mulhern (still wearing the ‘Masked Winger’s costume) has just clattered Darren Fletcher.
    This has all gone a little bit panto, but that’s fine. It’s for charity!

    PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPP!!!!!
    WE’RE BACK UNDERWAY HERE AT THE ETIHAD AND STEPHEN MULHERN GETS US GOING
    ENGLAND 0-0 WORLD XI
    ENGLAND 0-0 WORLD XI
    HALF TIME
    The ‘Masked Winger’ has just been revealed and it’s Stephen Mulhern.
    ‘Let down’ would be harsh, but…
    ENGLAND 0-0 WORLD XI
    HALF TIME
    Actor David Harewood, who has previously played for England in Soccer Aid, just gave a stirring speech about the importance of the work Unicef does to help children around the world.
    Wonderful that an event like this is so much more than a football match and is making a real difference to those who need it most. Well done to everyone getting involved and donating.
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    Soccer Aid ‘masked winger’ revealed as Stephen Mulhern – but England star Paul Scholes refuses to pass to him

    STEPHEN MULHERN was unveiled as the secret masked winger during Soccer Aid 2021.The TV host kicked off the second half at The Etihad and a minute later clattered into former Manchester United star Darren Fletcher.
    Stephen Mulhern enjoyed a short cameo appearance just after half-time
    Minutes after he was booked for that challenge he was carried off the pitch by England captain Olly Murs.
    And in his short spell on the pitch he did not see the ball much, with team-mate Paul Scholes refusing to pass him the ball.
    Mulhern, remained dressed in his masked costume while playing and beamed to the crowd after he took off his referee whistle hat to show his face.
    The outfit also bore a question mark on Mulhern’s torso and two giant footballs on each shoulder.
    He also wore comically sized clown-like football boots.
    Mulhern’s uncovering was met with much mockery and derision online.

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    Some fans claimed his cameo turned Soccer Aid into a pantomime – even if it is a charity event.
    One Twitter user wrote, tongue in cheek: “Stephen Mulhern’s appearance at Soccer Aid may not have lasted as long as the European Super League but it has arguably done more damage to the integrity of the sport.”
    Another added: “If Stephen Mulhern had comic timing, he wouldn’t have turned up to Soccer Aid.”
    A third said: “Imagine being in the crowd at soccer aid expecting some superstar to pop up as the mascot and it’s Stephen Mulhern.”
    Jamie Carragher beats Usain Bolt in a race to the ball in Soccer Aid 2021 More

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    Soccer Aid 2021 teams: Who is playing for England and the World XI at Etihad Stadium TONIGHT?

    SOCCER AID is here tonight as the England and the Rest of the World teams do battle in Manchester.The English will be out for revenge after suffering defeat on penalties against the World XI at Stamford Bridge last year.
    Wayne Rooney and Usain Bolt will be among the players facing off in Soccer Aid
    And fans will be in full attendance at the Etihad after last year’s event at Stamford Bridge was played behind closed doors.
    Who is in the England team for Soccer Aid?
    Olly Murs
    Wayne Rooney
    James Arthur
    Paul Scholes
    Gary Neville
    Paddy McGuinness
    Jamie Redknapp
    Chunkz
    Fara Williams
    Mark Wright (Towie star)
    Ashley Cole
    Liv Cooke
    Kelly Smith
    David James
    Emile Heskey
    Mark Wright (former England footballer)
    Management
    Sven-Goran Eriksson (manager)
    Micah Richards
    David Seaman
    Who is in the World XI for Soccer Aid?
    Usain Bolt
    Tom Grennan
    Roman Kemp
    Kem Cetinay
    Ore Oduba
    Roberto Carlos
    Nigel de Jong
    Patrice Evra
    Rivaldo
    Management
    Harry Redknapp (manager)

    When is Soccer Aid 2021 and how can I watch it?

    Soccer Aid 2021 will be held on Saturday, September 4.
    Kick-off is at 7.30pm.
    It will be broadcast on ITV1 with Alex Scott presenting alongside Dermot O’Leary.
    To stream it live, head to the ITV Hub. More

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    Soccer Aid live stream FREE – how to watch the big annual charity game TONIGHT

    SOCCER AID returns to our screens tonight live and direct from the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.And as ever it will be England vs Rest Of The World in the huge Unicef charity contest. Here’s how you can watch all of the action.
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    The Rest Of The World XI were victorious last year
    What time does Soccer Aid kick-off?

    Soccer Aid is on Saturday, September 4.
    The match kicks off at 7.30pm BST.
    Manchester City’s SOLD-OUT Etihad Stadium plays host.

    What TV channel and live stream is Soccer Aid on?

    Can I watch Soccer Aid for FREE?
    Yes you can!
    ITV and the ITV Hub are free-to-air for those with a valid TV licence.
    Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2021?
    Derby boss Wayne Rooney will be coming out of retirement to play for England. Rooney was the Three Lions manager in 2020.
    Usain Bolt, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have also signed-up to play in the big one.
    Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp have also been confirmed to play.

    Harry Redknapp returns as Manager of the Soccer Aid World XI FC.
    Former Three Lions boss Sven Goran Eriksson will be taking charge of the England XI while Micah Richards joins the England coaching team with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.

    On the celeb front, James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Kem Cetinay, Liv Cooke and Chunkz will all be running out on the pitch.
    Though Paddy McGuinness (leg injury) and Roman Kemp (positive Covid test) are both out of tonight’s match. More

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    Soccer Aid live stream FREE – how to watch massive annual charity game TONIGHT

    SOCCER AID returns to our screens tonight live and direct from the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.And as ever it will be England vs Rest Of The World in the huge Unicef charity contest. Here’s how you can watch all of the action.
    JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
    The Rest Of The World XI were victorious last year
    What time does Soccer Aid kick-off?

    Soccer Aid is on Saturday, September 4.
    The match kicks off at 7.30pm BST.
    Manchester City’s SOLD-OUT Etihad Stadium plays host.

    What TV channel and live stream is Soccer Aid on?

    Can I watch Soccer Aid for FREE?
    Yes you can!
    ITV and the ITV Hub are free-to-air for those with a valid TV licence.
    Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2021?
    Derby boss Wayne Rooney will be coming out of retirement to play for England. Rooney was the Three Lions manager in 2020.
    Usain Bolt, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have also signed-up to play in the big one.
    Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp have also been confirmed to play.

    Harry Redknapp returns as Manager of the Soccer Aid World XI FC.
    Former Three Lions boss Sven Goran Eriksson will be taking charge of the England XI while Micah Richards joins the England coaching team with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.

    On the celeb front, James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Kem Cetinay, Liv Cooke and Chunkz will all be running out on the pitch.
    Though Paddy McGuinness (leg injury) and Roman Kemp (positive Covid test) are both out of tonight’s match. More