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      How to watch Soccer Aid 2023 for FREE

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      SOCCER AID is the biggest annual charity football match – and fans can watch it for FREE.England lost to World XI for the fourth consecutive time last year courtesy of an incredible Lee Mack penalty.
      Lee Mack was the hero for World XI in 2022Credit: Getty
      But this year’s manager Stormzy will be hoping that he can change their fortunes with his incredible star-studded line-up.
      And SunSport has all the information on how Soccer Aid 2023 can be watched for FREE.
      How can I watch Soccer Aid 2023 for FREE?
      Soccer Aid 2023 will be broadcast live on ITV for FREE as long you have a valid TV license in the UK.
      The huge annual charity match can also be live-streamed for FREE via the ITVX app.
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      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11.
      The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm BST.
      And a staggering 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford. More

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      I’ve played with stars including Davids and Del Piero for charity but it’s depressing who best is, says Jack Whitehall

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      COMEDIAN Jack Whitehall has revealed the one footballer that surpassed Alessandro Del Piero and Edgar Davids as the BEST he has played alongside.The Fresh Meat and Bad Education actor, 34, has appeared in a couple of editions of Soccer Aid – an annual charity match made up of celebrities and ex-players forming teams from England and a World XI.
      Jack Whitehall has appeared in Soccer Aid in the pastCredit: Getty
      Edgar Davids has also featured in the charity eventCredit: AFP
      Over the years, Whitehall has played alongside a host of top former pros including Netherlands legends Edgar Davids and Clarence Seedorf and Italy icon Alessandro Del Piero.
      Yet the one individual who stood out more than anyone else for the stand-up comic was ex-Leicester, Birmingham and Blackburn midfielder Robbie Savage.
      He said: “I played in a lot of those celebrity football matches.
      “The most impressive thing is that I played with Clarence Seedorf, Edgar Davids, Alessandro Del Piero.
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      Whitehall was taken aback by Robbie Savage’s talent when he played at Soccer AidCredit: Getty
      “And honestly, out of all the players I played with, the most impressive was Robbie Savage.
      “It was maybe because he was a little bit fitter and he’d only just retired the year before.
      “But he was everywhere. All over the pitch.
      “It’s quite depressing that out of all those amazing, elite players – Savage was definitely the most impressive.”
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      Savage, who earned 39 caps for Wales, retired from football in 2020 after a brief spell with Stockport.
      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.
      Those set to take part are as follows:
      England squad: Jill Scott (Captain), David James (GK), Paddy McGuinness (GK) Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry, Danny Dyer, Asa Butterfield, Tom Huddlestone and Liam Payne.
      World XI squad: Usain Bolt (Captain), Ben Foster (GK), Patrice Evra, Nani, Kem Cetinay, Roberto Carlos, Francessco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta, Leon Edwards, Sam Claflin, Hernan Crespo, Niko, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Noah Beck and Tommy Fury.
      Alessandro Del Piero has also participated in Soccer AidCredit: Alamy More

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      Why is Tommy Fury playing for Rest of the World XI and not England at Soccer Aid 2023?

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      TOMMY FURY is representing the Rest of the World XI at Soccer Aid – yet he was born and raised in Manchester.The boxer is trying his hand at football on a public stage for the first time on Sunday.
      Tommy Fury trained ahead of Soccer Aid this weekendCredit: PA
      He will come face to face with the likes of Liam Payne, Tom Hiddleston and Gary Neville, despite being born in the same country as the trio.
      That’s because Fury has chosen to play for the Rest of the World, as he is eligible through his mother Chantal, who is of Mauritian descent.
      While his father John is also an Irish traveller.
      Fury will be managed by new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino at Soccer Aid 2023, with Usain Bolt the skipper.
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      The 9-0 boxer is looking forward to playing alongside the Olympic great.
      He said: “I used to watch Usain in all the Olympics and to be playing alongside him on a football pitch will be absolutely incredible.
      “I think for the first 10 or 15 seconds I’ll be a little bit starstruck until he tells me to get in position. But I’ll try and do him proud.”
      England will be captained by former Lionness Jill Scott, and managed by Stormzy.
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      The grime artist will be joined in the dugout by Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, David Seaman and Vicky McClure.
      Fury announced he would be taking part in April when he shared a graphic of the event of himself and Payne – in the form of a boxing fight poster. More

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      Who are the Soccer Aid 2023 presenters?

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      A STAR studded lineup of celebrities and athletes will be taking part in the 2023 edition of Soccer Aid.This Soccer Aid will take place at Old Trafford and fans will be treated to a few surprises along the way.
      Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will return as the presenters for Soccer Aid 2023Credit: UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures
      Who are the Soccer Aid 2023 presenters?
      The Soccer Aid 2023 presenters are Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott.
      The dynamic duo will return to present the show and the build up before the game.
      Who is Dermot O’Leary and how many times has he hosted Soccer Aid?
      Dermot has been the leading presenter of Soccer Aid every year since 2010.
      He presented alongside former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher for 11 years.
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      Dermot is best known for his recurring role as a presenter on This Morning.
      He made his debut on our screens in 1998 and has become one of the nation’s most beloved presenters.
      He is well known for his decade long association with the singing show The X Factor.
      The TV host has also presented many other TV shows, award shows and charity events throughout his career.
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      One of his most well-known presenting roles was on Big Brother, which he left in 2008.
      Dermot also has a career in Radio, from indie rock station XFM to BBC Radio 2.
      He had his own show titled Dermot’s Saturday Club on BBC Radio 2 until it ended in 2017.
      Who is Alex Scott and how many times has she hosted Soccer Aid?
      Alex Scott is a former professional footballer and is now a TV presenter.
      During her professional playing career, she spent the majority of her time playing for Arsenal.
      She spent a season at Birmingham City and then three years in America playing for the Boston Breakers.
      She even scored the winning goal for Arsenal in the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup Final.
      Alex was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
      Since 2019, she is a pundit for BBC Sports and Sky Sports and has covered the 2018 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      Since retiring from professional football, she now has a full time career in television broadcasting.
      Alex has presented Soccer Aid with Dermot since 2021 and will return for the 2023 edition.
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      When is Soccer Aid 2023?
      Soccer Aid 2023 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Kick-off is at 7:30 pm.
      Fans can watch the action on ITV where it will be broadcasted live, or you can stream it for free on the ITVX app More

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      What do the winners of Soccer Aid get?

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      SOCCER AID is one of the most friendly but competitive football matches in summer – and fans want to know what the winners are awarded.The huge annual charity game is known for putting smiles on millions of faces as they see their favourite celebrities face off on the field.
      Sir Mo Farah will be playing at Soccer Aid 2023Credit: PA
      And although the main goal is to raise money for charity, it can often get really competitive.
      But what is the prize that some of the world’s biggest names are battling for?
      What do the winners of Soccer Aid get?
      The winners of Soccer Aid are presented with a medal each and get the chance to lift the famous title.
      There is no prize money as the sole purpose of the annual match is to raise money for charity as well as entertain its spectators.
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      World XI lifted the trophy last year making it FOUR years since England had been triumphant.
      And Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2022 was officially a record-breaker after raising an incredible £15,673,728 which is the most since the huge game first took place.
      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11.
      The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm BST.
      And a staggering 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford. More

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      Soccer Aid 2023 tickets: Can I still buy them for huge event?

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      SOCCER AID is one of the most star-studded football events ever – which is why thousands want to get their hands on a pair of tickets.Comedian Lee Mack’s winning penalty saw World XI beat England in the epic 2022 contest.
      World XI beat England in the 2022 Soccer AidCredit: PA
      And it meant that the hosts have now lost FOUR consecutive Soccer Aid matches.
      But a new year brings new opportunities and a whole host of talented celebrities.
      So fans will not miss out on what could be the biggest Soccer Aid yet.
      Can I still get tickets for Soccer Aid 2023?
      Yes you can!
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      Tickets for Soccer Aid are still available at time of publication with prices starting from just £10 for children and £20 for adults.
      Premium seats can also be purchased for a minimum of £100 (plus booking fee)
      Wheelchair and Ambulant Disabled tickets will be available in various areas of the stadium at the equivalent price bands and it includes a free personal assistant seat.
      SEE Tickets is the official provider for all tickets.
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      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11.
      The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm BST.
      And a staggering 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford. More

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      Does ex-Man Utd goalkeeper Ben Foster still play for Wrexham?

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      BEN FOSTER will be the Rest of the World’s professional goalkeeper at this year’s Soccer Aid.It will be the first time the former Manchester United shot-stopper has appeared in the iconic charity match.
      Ben Foster celebrates. after saving a penalty against title rivals Notts CountyCredit: GETTY
      Foster had a terrific career in the top flight of English football making 390 appearance and had spells at the likes of Watford, West Brom, Birmingham as well as the Red Devils.
      He also holds an all-time Premier League record for the highest number of saves made in the division.
      But does Ben Foster still play for Wrexham?
      Does Ben Foster still play for Wrexham?
      Foster came out of retirement at the end of March 2023 to sign a deal until the end of the season at the Racecourse.
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      The 40-year-old played eight crucial games in Wrexham’s title run-in, and he certainly made his mark.
      Most notably, Foster saved a last-minute penalty against promotion rivals Notts County to extend the Red Dragons lead at the top of the National League.
      Wrexham got their Hollywood ending to the season and were promoted back to the Football League after a 15-year absence.
      Following their historic triumph, owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been hoping Foster will delay his retirement and extend his stay at the Racecourse for least another year.
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      Wrexham released their retained list following their promotion back to the Football League and in a statement they said: “A discussion will take place with Ben Foster to establish if his intention is to return to retirement or continue playing.”
      What did Ben Foster say about his Wrexham future?
      Speaking at the end of last season, Foster said: “We won the league and did what we needed to do. I did what I needed to do anyway.
      “This is a special club. Am I going to do another year?
      “Oh my god I do not know. I’m genuinely going to have to think about this, it’s as simple as that.
      “I’ve never felt this much love or welcomed as much as I have here at Wrexham.
      “I’ve really enjoyed my eight games, we’ll see as simple as that.”
      What did Ryan Reynolds give to Ben Foster after Wrexham’s promotion to the EFL?
      Ryan Reynolds is commonly known for playing comical MARVEL superhero Deadpool.
      And after giving away one of the original costume’s gloves to a terminally ill Wrexham fan, he handed the other to Foster as a promotion gift.
      But in true comedic fashion, Reynolds also gave Foster Deadpool’s underwear.
      The goalie told Fozcast: “This is incredible right, so Ryan Reynolds text me the day of the game to say ‘can I have your shirt?’
      “I was like ‘yeah cool’ and he was like ‘cool because I’ve got something for you as well’.

      “I was like ‘what on earth’s this’ so anyway he texted me yesterday and said ‘I forgot to tell you what it is’.
      “He says ‘I was going through my memorabilia the other day of Deadpool and I found the original gloves that I wore in the film. I’m also gifting you the Deadpool underway, which to be fair, smells better than the shirt you gave me’.” More

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      Who is Soccer Aid star Kaylyn Kyle and is she married?

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      KAYLYN KYLE will represent the Rest of the World at this year’s Soccer Aid.She will be hoping to pile on England’s mystery at Old Trafford and make it FIVE straight wins for the Rest of the World in the charity match.
      Kaylyn Kyle will represent the Rest of the World at this year’s Soccer AidCredit: @socceraid via Instagram
      Last year comedian Lee Mack scored the winning penalty to make it four consecutive wins for World XI.
      Who is Kaylyn Kyle?
      Kaylyn Kyle is a former professional footballer who has represented Canada’s women’s team.
      She is one of the most capped players in Canada’s history with 101 appearances.
      Kaylyn Kyle during the 2015 Women’s World CupCredit: GETTY
      The 34-year-old won a bronze medal with Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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      Kyle also featured in the 2011 and 2015 Women’s World Cup for Les Rouges.
      She played for a variety of clubs in different countries during her professional career.
      The former midfielder played in leagues in America, Sweden and her native country of Canada.
      Kyle is now a regular on Apple TV commentating on MLS football.
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      She has 103k followers on Instagram and can be found on the platform under the handle @kaylynkyle.
      Is Kaylyn Kyle married?
      Kaylyn Kyle is married to former English professional footballer Harrison Heath.
      Kaylyn Kyle and husband Harrison HeathCredit: @kaylynkyle via Instagram
      Kaylyn Kyle with her husband Harrison HeathCredit: @kaylynkyle via Instagram
      Heath started his career at American side Houston Dynamo before moving back to his native land to join Norwich in 2012.
      The 27-year-old returned to the States following his unsuccessful stint in East Anglia to sign for Orlando City in 2014.
      Heath then stayed in America for the rest of his footballing career playing for the likes of Atlanta United, Sacramento Republic, Minnesota United and Miami FC.
      Kyle and Heath have two children together, Hayden and Hendrix.
      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 is taking place on Sunday, June 11.
      It will kick-off at 7.30pm.
      74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford.

      Who is playing at Soccer Aid 2023?
      An array of debuting stars will be appearing at Soccer Aid this year.
      The England line-up so far: Stormzy, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, David Seaman are all part of the England Management Team.
      Jill Scott (Captain), David James (Professional GK), Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity GK), Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry and Liam Payne.

      The Soccer Aid World XI FC line-up so far: Mauricio Pochettino, Martin Compston and Robbie Keane are part of the World XI Management Team.
      Usain Bolt (Captain), Ben Foster (Professional Goalkeeper), Patrice Evra, Nani, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Noah Beck and Tommy Fury. More