A-List line-up for Soccer Aid revealed

Adolescence's Owen Cooper, I'm A Celeb star Angry Ginge and Usain Bolt are among those who'll be playing

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 15 hours ago
Last updated 14 hours ago

A-Listers will be out in force as the world's biggest celebrity football match prepares to celebrate it's 20th anniversary this year.

Soccer Aid will be back on Sunday 31st May at London Stadium.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut for the England team as the youngest ever player to take part in the charity match at just 16.

Other new faces joining the teams this year include: GK Barry, Damson Idris, Joe Marler, Nitro and Jordan North.

There will also be some new football legends making their first appearance, including: Jordi Alba, Jen Beattie and Ali Krieger.

We're also expecting some familiar faces on the pitch with the return of Maisie Adam, Usain Bolt, Alex Brooker, Richard Gadd, Angry Ginge, Tom Grennan, Tom Hiddleston, Paddy McGuinness, Olly Murs, Sam Thompson, Robbie Williams and Big Zuu.

Football legends who'll be back this year are: Leonardo Bonucci, Jermain Defoe, Toni Duggan, Joe Hart, Steph Houghton, Wayne Rooney, Edwin van der Sar, Jill Scott and Theo Walcott.

Soccer Aid for UNICEF has raised over £121 million for the charity since it's launch in 2006.

Fans will also get to see a special 20th anniversary extended half-time show this year with the line-up for that still yet to be announced.

UNICEF UK Ambassador and Soccer Aid co-founder, Robbie Williams, will be managing the England side this year.

He's said: “I’m incredibly proud to be celebrating 20 years of Soccer Aid for UNICEF this year, it’s one of the most important things to me.

"Last year’s event raised more money than ever and £121 million raised since we started – genuinely life-changing. Let’s hope we can break the record again this year. Can’t wait to see you there!”

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