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      Why is Roberto Carlos not playing at Soccer Aid 2024?

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      SOCCER AID returns TONIGHT with the iconic charity match taking place at Stamford Bridge.England will be aiming to end their torrid run of five straight defeats as they play catch-up to World XI’s overall tally.Soccer Aid 2024 will take place tonightCredit: REXFrank Lampard, Harry Redknapp, Robbie Williams, Vicky McClure and David Seaman will be at the helm for the Three Lions, aiming for a change in fortune in this year’s edition.But they will be against some footballing greats, with the likes of Eden Hazard returning to Stamford Bridge to star for World XI this evening.Former Blues, Peter Cech, Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel will also feature alongside the ex-winger.World XI have been dealt a blow in the lead-up to the game with a Brazilian legend pulling out of tonight’s proceedings.READ MORE IN SOCCER AIDWhy is Roberto Carlos not playing at Soccer Aid 2024?World Cup-winning left-back Roberto Carlos will not be featuring for World XI at Soccer Aid 2024.On Instagram, the Brazilian confirmed: “Unfortunately, I’m unable to make tonight’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at Stamford Bridge. “Good luck to all the players – and remember to donate! 💙.”The reason behind the Brazilian pulling out of this year’s charity match has not been confirmed.Most read in FootballCarlos has featured for World XI in the last three editions of Soccer Aid, winning each year.Who is playing at Soccer Aid 2024?EnglandCoaches: Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp, Vicky McClure, Robbie Williams, David Seaman.Legends: Jill Scott (Captain), Gary Cahill, Karen Carney, Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe, David James, Theo Walcott, Ellen White, Jack Wilshere, Ashley Cole.Celebrities: Steven Bartlett, Bobby Brazier, Stuart Broad, Alex Brooker, Erin Doherty, Danny Dyer, Sir Mo Farah, Tom Grennan, Eddie Hearn, Tom Hiddleston, Paddy McGuinness, Miniminter, Sam Quek, Sam Thompson.World XICoaches: Mauricio Pochettino, Robbie Keane, Jesus Perez.Legends: Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Petr Cech, Patrice Evra, John Obi Mikel, Michael Essien, Alessandro Del Piero, Kheira Hamraoui, Olga Garcia, Kaylyn Kyle.Celebrities: Usain Bolt (Captain), Maisie Adam, Theo Baker, Tony Bellew, Martin Compston, Diamond, Tommy Fury, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Jason Manford, Emmett J Scanlan, Micheal Ward, Tion Wayne.How to watch Soccer AidSoccer Aid will once again be shown for FREE live on ITV1 (England and Wales) and STV (Scotland).It can also be streamed online with ITVX.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnicef ambassador Dermot O’Leary and England and Arsenal legend Alex Scott will present the programme, with Sam Matterface on lead commentary and comedian Iain Sterling on co-comms.There will also be a full half-time show. More

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      Soccer Aid chaos as legend pulls out of charity match just hours before kick-off at Stamford Bridge

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      ROBERTO CARLOS has pulled out of Soccer Aid just hours before kick-off.The charity football match is set to start at 7.30pm tonight at Stamford Bridge.Roberto Carlos will not play in Soccer Aid tonightCredit: Rex FeaturesAn England team made up of celebrities and ex-footballers will take on a World XI.However the World XI have been rocked as Carlos has pulled out of the match.The Brazilian is arguably one of the biggest footballing names that was expected to feature.The 51-year-old confirmed that he would not be playing on social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe wrote: “Unfortunately, I’m unable to make tonight’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at Stamford Bridge.”Good luck to all the players – and remember to donate.”Irish star World XI striker Robbie Keane replied to the post.He said: “We will miss you my friend.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland also had their own injury concern as Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson had a trip to the physio room on Saturday.The annual charity match is the biggest in the world and since 2006 has raised more than £90million in total for global children’s charity Unicef.The pros and celebrities arrive for Soccer Aid 2024 Soccer Aid statsSOCCER AID has been played since 2006.

      It was founded by Robbie Williams and his pal Jonathan Wilkes.
      It started out as a biennial event but since 2018 it has been played every year.
      The match is between England and a World XI.

      The 2023 tournament was the most successful on record, raising a record-breaking £14.6m.There will still be plenty of stars on show tonight such as Eden Hazard and Theo Walcott joining as well as retired cricketer Stuart Broad, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and boxer Tommy Fury to name a few.Carlos was one of the world’s best left-backs during his playing days.He starred at Real Madrid as he played 527 times for the club winning 13 trophies.Soccer Aid line-up 2024FANS can’t wait for Soccer Aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024. More

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      Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah hints at shock career change he’d LOVE to undertake as he gets ready to play in Soccer Aid

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      SIR MO FARAH has revealed which Soccer Aid star he would swap lives with given the chance and a career he would love to try his hand at. The widely-adored long-distance runner is a four-time Olympic champion, and six-time world champion, not to mention being named Sports Personality of the Year in 2017 and being knighted in the same year. 
      Sir Mo Farah has said what career he would love to tryCredit: Rex
      The four-time Olympic champion is preparing to play in Soccer Aid on Sunday eveningCredit: RexSir Mo has lived a life inspiring to so many, having been trafficked from Djibouti to London under the name Mohamed Farah.In school he had dreams of being a mechanic, or a winger for his beloved Arsenal, whom he goes to watch almost every week. However, he revealed exclusively to SunSport that there is in fact a new career he would love to undertake and which Soccer Aid star he would trade lives with ahead of Sunday’s match for Unicef: “I’d love to be an actor man, Tom [Hiddlestone] probably”MORE SOCCER AID”It would be good though, wouldn’t it? I couldn’t do his lines, I’d be like (makes funny, inaudible noise to camera)”While he is yet to become a supervillain or arch nemesis of Thor like Tom Hiddlestone, who plays Loki in the Marvel films, he has had plenty of experience being in front of a camera, just being his brilliant self of course. He starred in a documentary about his fascinating upbringing and the subsequent years that led him to win four Olympic gold medals in The Real Mo Farah, available to watch on BBC iPlayer. While also speaking to us, we discussed the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, and he named the stars and events he is looking forward to seeing this summer in France.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’m very excited to watch the Olympics, it’s a very exciting time for us, and it only comes round every four years but I think as British fans.”Keely Hodgkinson and also the 1500 metres men Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, Jakub Ingebrigsten, I think that is the most exciting event.”Soccer Aid in chaos as star suffers injury hours before celebrity football match”As well as the 10,000 metres and the marathon itself, but as a fan for me, if I was to pick one event it would probably be the 100 metres and 1500 metres.””I think it’s exciting and any one of them can win a medal, that’s how open it is, the Olympics we always get over excited, but if the athletes can just take it one race at a time and see it as just another race I think we will see some good results.”Sir Mo was speaking to SunSport exclusively ahead of his match for Soccer Aid tomorrow at Stamford Bridge, where he will play alongside Arsenal cult hero Theo Walcott, as well as playing against the likes of Usain Bolt, Eden Hazard and Petr Cech in goal. You can keep up with all of the action in the game with SunSport’s live blog, which will give you consistent updates, and full coverage of the event LIVE from the match. PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Staggering sum Soccer Aid has raised for charity since Robbie Williams created it called ‘incredible’ as new record eyed

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      SOCCER AID has raised a staggering amount of money for charity since it started.The football event was created by pop star Robbie Williams in 2006.Robbie Williams created Soccer Aid in 2006Credit: PA:Press AssociationEngland will take on a World XI at Stamford BridgeCredit: RexKasabian’s Sergio Pizzorno scored a wondergoal in 2012Actor Woody Harrelson scored a winning penalty in 2018Credit: AFPThe money raised from the celebrity charity match is donated to children’s charity Unicef.Soccer Aid was initially held every two years, but since 2018, it has become an annual event.There have been some of the most famous names from inside and outside of football take part.This includes the likes of retired footballers such as Paul Gascoigne, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCelebrities that have joined in include, actors Woody Harrelson, Mike Myers and Will Ferrell, rockstar Sergio Pizzorno and comedians Jack Whitehall and John Bishop.This year is no different with Eden Hazard and Theo Walcott joining as well as retired cricketer Stuart Broad, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and boxer Tommy Fury to name a few.The event has seen some brilliant moments happen from Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison’s winning penalty in 2018, Jose Mourinho bringing down Olly Murs despite managing the World XI in 2014 and Serge Pizzorno’s stunning goal in 2012.Walcott is making his debut for the England team this year and has hailed the “incredible” work Unicef has done for young children.Most read in FootballPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.

      He told SunSport: “The work that Unicef do around the world to give that opportunity to young children to have a start in life is incredible.”What they do behind the scenes which we don’t see, we were blessed last night to see a few videos of the work they have done and it really does touch a lot of the guys.The pros and celebrities arrive for Soccer Aid 2024 “To experience this is a dream because I always watch it, but now I want to change that pattern of England losing the last six, so it’s going to come home on both fronts this year.”Each event has seen millions be raised for the charity.In total, it has raised over £90million since 2006.Last year was the most successful edition as a record-breaking £14.6m was donated.Should that amount be beaten, then Soccer Aid would have surpassed the £100m mark of money raised.This year’s match will be played at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge for the second time.READ MORE SUN STORIESEngland have only won the match four times with the World XI winning seven.The World XI have won the match for the last five years, including the 2023 4-2 triumph.Olly Murs was memorably tackled by manager Jose Mourinho in 2014Zinedine Zidane is one of the most famous footballers to play in the matchCredit: AFPDiego Maradona played in the first-ever Soccer AidCredit: AP:Associated PressThe World XI won the match last yearCredit: GettyTheo Walcott is making his debut this yearCredit: RexSoccer Aid line-up 2024FANS can’t wait for Soccer Aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024. More

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      Soccer Aid 2024: Line-ups, TV channel, kick off time and FREE stream as England look to end torrid run against World XI

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      SOCCER AID is back TOMORROW with the huge charity match returning to Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2019.That match – won by the World XI 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw – sparked a five-game winning run for the visiting stars.Eden Hazard has signed up for Soccer Aid and Mauricio Pochettino is back at Stamford BridgeEngland will be desperate to win the charity game for the first time since 2018 and even have a new manager in the dugout to help them.Frank Lampard is back for a third spell in charge at Stamford Bridge, only this time he has swapped the likes of Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher for Robbie Williams and Bobby Brazier.There could also be some potential awkwardness on the World XI bench – Mauricio Pochettino is charge for the second consecutive year just weeks after he left Chelsea.Here’s everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2024.READ MORE ON SOCCER AIDWho is playing at Soccer Aid 2024?Plenty of football legends and celebrities have already confirmed they will be playing in the charity match. Although the squads may be subject to change, due to injury for example, this is how they are shaping up at the moment:England: Frank Lampard (Co-Manager), Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager), Take That singer Robbie Williams (Co-Manager), Lionesses star Jill Scott (Captain), TV host Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper), footie ace David James (Professional Goalkeeper), former Arsenal keeper David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach), footballers Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere, and Joe Cole, TV pundit and ex-footballer Karen Carney, footballer Gary Cahill, singerTom Grennan, Dragons’ Den’s Steven Bartlett, actress Erin Doherty, Olympic champ Sir Mo Farah, comedian Alex Brooker, former cricketer Stuart Broad, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, Jungle King Sam Thompson, footie star Ellen White, footballer Theo Walcott, actor Danny Dyer, YouTuber Miniminter, sports promoter Eddie Hearn, former hockey star Sam Quek, and Night Manager actor Tom Hiddleston.World XI: Mauricio Pochettino (Manager), Jesus Perez (Coach), Olympic star Usain Bolt (Captain), former Chelsea star Eden Hazard, footballer Roberto Carlos, Line Of Duty actor Martin Compston, comedian Maisie Adam, One Show host Roman Kemp, 1% Club presenter Lee Mack, boxer Tommy Fury, Gladiator Diamond, footballers Michael Essien, and Patrice Evra, former Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, funnyman Jason Manford, footie ace John Obi Mikel, footballer Kaylyn Kyle, YouTuber Theo Baker, boxer Tony Bellew, footballer Alessandro Del Piero, actor Emmett J Scanlan, Spain footballer Olga Garcia, and France footballer Kheira Hamraoui.Most read in FootballSidemen star Billy Wingrove is also taking part as soccer and skills coach for both sides.When is Soccer Aid 2024?Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024.’I’m not playing anymore’ – Gary Neville reveals why he won’t play in Soccer Aid again after ‘shocking’ eventsKick-off will be at 7.30pm BST.The match, which was held at Old Trafford in 2024, has moved back to Chelsea’s home, Stamford Bridge – the first time it has been held in SW6 since 2019.General admission tickets have all sold out.England will also wear a special kit that replicates the Three Lions’ outfit from Euro 96.Where can I watch Soccer Aid 2024?Soccer Aid will once again be shown for FREE live on ITV1 (England and Wales) and STV (Scotland).It can also be streamed online with ITVX.Unicef ambassador Dermot O’Leary and England and Arsenal legend Alex Scott will present the programme, with Sam Matterface on lead commentary and comedian Iain Sterling on co-comms.There will also be a full half-time show.How much has Soccer Aid raised for Unicef?The charity football match is the biggest in the world and since 2006 has raised more than £90million in total for global children’s charity Unicef.The 2023 tournament was the most successful on record, raising a record-breaking £14.6m.What’s been said?England manager Frank Lampard said: “Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Stamford Bridge is special – for any player, on any occasion.”I’m excited to be doing that again – this time with Soccer Aid for Unicef.”Managing the Soccer Aid England team with Harry [Redknapp] will be a proud moment and great fun – but the main focus is rightly on the millions of pounds we can all raise together.”Frank Lampard will be back in the Chelsea dugout – this time as manager of England at Soccer Aid on June 9Chelsea legend Eden Hazard said: “My Chelsea family – I am coming home on June 9!”I can’t wait to see you all again. Playing at Stamford Bridge was always amazing. “We won so many trophies together there. “Some of the very best memories I have in football – seven brilliant years. I miss them.”As I enter a new chapter, we can write new history with Soccer Aid for Unicef. “Together, we can and will raise millions of pounds for children across the world.”Soccer Aid statsSOCCER AID has been played since 2006.
      It was founded by Robbie Williams and his pal Jonathan Wilkes.
      It started out as a biennial event but since 2018 it has been played every year.
      The match is between England and a World XI.

      I’m a Celeb winner Sam Thompson said: “From watching Chelsea in the stands throughout my life, to walking out at Stamford Bridge and playing in front of thousands of fans.”As pretty much everyone knows, I am a massive Chelsea fan, so I can’t quite believe this is actually happening. “I know everyone must say this – but this is my actual dream coming true.”I live around the corner from Stamford Bridge and have been to so many Chelsea games over the years, watching my heroes – I can’t quite believe I’m about to play with some of them. “I mean Frank Lampard is a living legend and he’s my manager – it’s insane.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As you all know, I’m a pretty excitable character but this has put me on a new level.”This is a brilliant family day out which I am honoured to be part of.” More

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      How old is Soccer Aid 2024 manager Harry Redknapp? Meet the former Spurs coach and learn about his England team line-up

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      HARRY REDKNAPP is a national treasure thanks to his long career in football.The former Portsmouth boss is putting his manager hat back on for Soccer Aid 2024. Harry Redknapp is a former West Ham and Tottenham managerCredit: Getty – ContributorWho is Soccer Aid 2024 manager Harry Redknapp?Harry Redknapp is a former West Ham and Tottenham manager who won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008.He was born on March 2, 1947, in Poplar, London.Harry made 149 appearances for West Ham and 101 for AFC Bournemouth.The former midfielder finished his career at the Seattle Sounders as a player-coach, making 24 appearances before becoming an assistant at Oxford City for Bobby Moore.Read more on Harry RedknappHarry’s coaching career spans from 1976 to 2017 when he coached Birmingham City.His first major role was at AFC Bournemouth where he was assistant manager to David Webb.He stepped up to manager in 1983 and saw the club beat Manchester United in the FA Cup.Redknapp also managed clubs including West Ham, Southampton, Tottenham, QPR and Birmingham but his most famous period as a manager was while he was at Portsmouth for his second spell.Most read in footballDuring the 2008-09 season, Redknapp helped Pompey lift the FA Cup.The run included a quarter-final win over Manchester United and in the final they beat Cardiff 1-0.Redknapp is the last English manager to win a major English trophy.Harry’s beloved team is West Ham United, which he has always supported as well as played for.Harry Redknapp makes his EastEnders’ cameo in Albert SquareWhat is Harry Redknapp’s net worth?As of 2024, Harry has a net worth of £15M.That wealth has been accumulated over the course of a lengthy career in football, both as a player and a manager, not to mention his punditry work.It is also aided by a successful property business and the ability to yield lucrative appearance fees on reality TV shows. Harry played for Bournemouth – seen here in 1972Credit: Getty – Contributor Harry has won a legion of fans thanks to his charm and witCredit: PA:Press AssociationWho is Harry Redknapp’s wife, Sandra?Redknapp is married to wife SandraThe couple tied the knot on June 30, 1968 at Barking Abbey church.Since then she has been by Harry’s side supporting him with his successful football career both on and off the pitch.Harry stated during his time in the jungle that he has never ironed his own shirt, cooked or cleaned for himself through their marriage.The former football manager revealed that he has never had a row with his better half – but has accidentally ran over her foot in the past.Does Harry Redknapp have children with Sandra?Harry and Sandra have two children together.They have Jamie Redknapp who is a former footballer turned pundit.They also have Mark who is a model.The couple’s nephew is Frank Lampard, as his late mum Patrica was Sandra’s sister. Harry married wife Sandra in 1967Where is Harry’s Redknapp’s house?Harry and his wife reside in Sandbanks, Dorset having downsized from their mansion on millionaire’s row.He has a £3.5million property, which glimpses of were offered during a ITV’s Harry Redknapp’s Sandbanks Summer.The house has an indoor pool, cinema and a balcony overlooking the sea.His property is home to his bulldogs too and he even has a small bulldog statue outside the house. Harry with his famous son Jamie RedknappCredit: InstagramWhen did Harry Redknapp go on I’m A Celebrity?In 2018, Harry won I’m A Celebrity.The King of the Jungle, who had never watched the programme before entering the camp, said: “I’m amazed I survived three weeks.”Harry said he was worried he would have nothing in common with his fellow campers when he first arrived on the show, but that they had helped him make it through.”They’ve pulled me up hills, they’ve dragged me through the water,” he joked.The former manager pocketed £500,000 for his stint on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.After winning the show he said: Harry won I’m A Celebrity back in 2018Credit: Rex FeaturesWhen did Harry Redknapp have an accident?In June 1990, Redknapp was involved in a car accident in Italy while there to watch the 1990 Fifa World Cup.When travelling at night with York City chairman Michael Sinclair and his son, Adam, and Brian Tiler – Aston Villa chairman and Bournemouth’s managing director – they were involved in a head-on collision with another car which contained three Italian soldiers.The crash killed Tiler and the three occupants of the other vehicle while Redknapp, who was covered in petrol, was pulled out of the car by Sinclair.Redknapp was presumed dead at the scene but after spending two days unconscious he was flown home in an air ambulance which was paid for by Bournemouth.He suffered a fractured skull, broken nose, cracked ribs and a gash in his left leg but made a full recovery except losing his sense of smell and gaining a facial tic.Soccer Aid line-up 2024Fans can’t wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9,, 2024.The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
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      What is Frank Lampard doing now? From Chelsea midfielder to Blues manager and Soccer Aid 2024 co-manager

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      SOCCER Aid has confirmed the England squad for its next charity clash at Stamford Bridge.The provisional England team will be coached by none other than former Chelsea icon Frank Lampard.Frank Lampard has had a stellar careerCredit: GettyWho is Frank Lampard?Frank Lampard is a former professional footballer born on June 20, 1978.He had a successful playing career primarily with Chelsea FC and for England.Lampard first signed for the Blues in June 2001 for £11 million. At the time it was the second-highest fee Chelsea had spent on a player.Read More on Soccer AidAs a midfielder, Lampard was known for his goal-scoring powers having scored 211 goals with the team.Lampard spent 13 seasons playing at Stamford Bridge before leaving in 2014.Is Frank Lampard married?Frank married TV presenter Christine Lampard in 2015.Their wedding was an intimate London celebration at St Pauls church followed by a reception at The Arts Club. Most read in FootballThey have two children together, a son named Freddie and a daughter named Patricia.Christine is step-mum to Lampard’s children, Luna and Isla who he shares with ex-wife Elen Rivas.I won three Premier Leagues and Champions League with Chelsea… my daughter still sends me loads of memes mocking me Speaking previously on Loose Women, Christine told the story of how her and Frank had met at the Pride Of Britain Awards. She said: “Frank came over to me and said, ‘I watch you on The One Show’”.”I said, ‘No you don’t! Who was my guest last night?’ And he was able to tell me!””There was an awkward introduction at the party afterwards,” she added.I knew straight away it could be serious because I knew we could be mates and he made me laugh and we laughed a lot on the phoneChristine Lampard“I just laughed and we both giggled about it. Then that was it. “He somehow got my number, and I had a withheld number call my phone on the way home. I picked up and it was him.”I said ‘Wow, you’re keen!’ as a bit of a joke, and we chatted, and he said he enjoyed meeting me and would like to stay in touch.”It was very relaxed.””And then he went away with England the next day so I didn’t see him for a couple of weeks. “But we spoke on the phone every single night while he was away and one night we spoke for four hours…”So by the time we met again which was a couple of weeks later, we’d done all the awkward chats.”I knew straight away it could be serious because I knew we could be mates and he made me laugh and we laughed a lot on the phone.”Frank is married to Christine LampardCredit: GettyWhat does Frank Lampard do now?After retiring from playing football, he transitioned into management and has taken charge of clubs such as Derby County and Chelsea.In his one full season as Chelsea’s head coach, in 2019/20, Lampard guided the Blues to a fourth-place finish in the Premier League.Chelsea won 20 of our 38 league games that seasonREAD MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Soccer Aid 2024?Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 takes place on Sunday, June 9, at Stamford Bridge.You can watch all the action live at 6pm on ITV, ITVX and STV.Soccer Aid line-up 2024Fans can’t wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024. More

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      Chelsea legend Eden Hazard cycles up iconic mountain just days before Stamford Bridge return at Soccer Aid

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      CHELSEA icon Eden Hazard cycled up the iconic Mont Ventoux climb just one week before he plays at Soccer Aid.The Blues legend, 33, will grace the Stamford Bridge turf on Sunday, June 9 when he turns out for the World XI in West London.Eden Hazard prepared to climb Mont Ventoux on SaturdayCredit: Instagram / @hazardeden_10He later shared a picture with brothers Thorgan, Ethan and Kylian after completing the climbCredit: Instagram / @hazardeden_10Hazard will play in Soccer Aid at Stamford Bridge next weekendCredit: X formerly Twitter / @socceraidBut the retired forward is refusing to rest up ahead of the charity match.Hazard shared on his Instagram story a picture of him in cycling clothes and a location tag of “Mont Ventoux”, along with the message “Ready to climb..”Two hours later he then added another photo with brothers Thorgan, Ethan and Kylian and a number of other cyclists all in the jerseys of pro team Intermarche–Wanty.And the caption at the top of the image read: “Winning Team!!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMont Ventoux is one of the most famous climb’s in cycling’s biggest race – the Tour de France.The routes the riders take range between 13.4 and 16 miles, climbing between 1,210 and 1,617 metres.Infamously, British cycling legend Tom Simpson collapsed and died when climbing Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour – the official cause of death later confirmed to be “heart failure caused by exhaustion”.Meanwhile, Chelsea fans will be eager to see the return of Hazard to Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe ex-Belgian international contributed 110 goals and 85 assists in 352 games for the Blues across a seven-year spell.He won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup and two Europa Leagues.Watch Eden Hazard ‘leave influencer for dead’ as ex-Chelsea star skins four players before scoring in charity matchHazard, who scored 33 goals in 126 caps for Belgium, left for Real Madrid in 2019 in a deal worth £130million.But while he won two LaLiga titles and the Champions League during his time in Spain, he was ultimately deemed a failure for scoring just seven goals in 76 games.He announced his retirement last October at the age of just 32.Here are the confirmed teams for Soccer Aid:England: Frank Lampard (Co-Manager), Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager), Robbie Williams (Co-Manager), Jill Scott (Captain), Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper), David James (Professional Goalkeeper), David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach) Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere, Joe Cole, Karen Carney, Gary Cahill, Tom Grennan, Steven Bartlett, Erin Doherty, Sir Mo Farah, Alex Brooker, Stuart Broad, Bobby Brazier, Sam Thompson, Ellen White, Theo Walcott, Danny Dyer and Miniminter.World XI: Mauricio Pochettino (Manager), Jesus Perez (Coach), Usain Bolt (Captain), Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Martin Compston, Maisie Adam, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Tommy Fury, Diamond, Michael Essien, Patrice Evra, Petr Cech, Jason Manford, John Obi Mikel, Kaylyn Kyle and Theo Baker.Soccer Aid statsSOCCER AID has been played since 2006.
      It was founded by Robbie Williams and his pal Jonathan Wilkes.
      It started out as a biennial event but since 2018 it has been played every year.
      The match is between England and a World XI. More