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    Soccer Aid 2025 announce late call-up for Brazil legend, 53, just hours before kick-off

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    Why is Usain Bolt not playing in Soccer Aid 2025?

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    BBC Sport pundit shows off shock new look with fans convinced he has had hair transplant

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    Soccer Aid 2025: Date, start time, TV channel, live stream as huge charity match returns with Tyson Fury in the dugout

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    Who are the Soccer Aid England v World XI managers and coaches?

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    Man Utd stars to make Soccer Aid history as record number of Old Trafford legends sign up for huge celebrity match

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    Michael Carrick lands new job just days after Middlesbrough axe with John O’Shea to join Man Utd legend

    MICHAEL CARRICK has landed a new role just days after being sacked by Middlesbrough.The former Manchester United star was fired after guiding Boro to 10th place last season.Michael Carrick will feature at Soccer AidCredit: GettyJohn O’Shea will join his former Man Utd team-mate at Old TraffordCredit: SportsfileHe lasted two-and-a-half years at Middlesbrough, his first managerial job, but is now out of work.However Carrick has now taken on a new job with the former midfielder set to appear at Soccer Aid.Carrick, 43, has been announced as the latest player to sign up to the charity event alongside his former United team-mate, John O’Shea.But this time around they will be on opposing teams at Old Trafford, with Carrick playing for England and O’Shea representing the Rest of the World.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSoccer Aid takes place on Sunday June 15 and will feature A-list celebrities and football legends.Pop stars Louis Tomlinson and Tom Grennan will line up alongside sports people like Tyson Fury, Sir Mo Farah and former hockey star Sam Quek.While former footballers include Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott.However Sam Thompson has revealed his Soccer Aid appearance is hanging in the balance as he continues to recover from his gruelling charity run.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe I’m A Celeb king, 34, raised more than £1.5m for Unicef by running and biking 260 miles from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, to Old Trafford, Manchester, where the game will be played at the weekend.His body is now feeling the effects, with Thompson saying: “I am so tired but elated. I’m so glad we got it done…Sam Thompson reveals Soccer Aid appearance is hanging by a thread – and horrifying after-effects of 260 mile bike ride”Never again [am I getting on a bike] I think I’m prone to saddle issues! After day one I still to this point can’t feel bits of my privates. I’m being deadly serious!”The bike is a wild thing, Tracey who was with me going up these hills when we were skirting round the edge of Wales, that was mad and you’re just going so slowly and you feel like your bike is going to topple over! I did think to myself this is the first time I’ve ridden a bike in so long.” More

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    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.Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will present Soccer Aid 2025Credit: RexSoccer 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.Who are the Soccer Aid 2025 presenters and commentators?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.READ MORE SOCCER AID 2025They’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 has presented Soccer Aid since 2010Credit: GettyDermot O’LearyDermot 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.Most read in FootballHe 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.Alex Scott is presenting Soccer Aid for the fifth timeCredit: GettyAlex ScottAlex 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.Read More on The SunThe 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. More