SOCCER AID 12: SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF 2025 | SOCCER AID AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
ITV 1 / STV / ITVX / STV
Broadcast TX: 18:00
Kick-Off: 19:30

Presenter: Dermot O'Leary
​Presenter: Alex Scott
Play-By-Play Commentator: Sam Matterface
Colour Analyst: Jason Manford

England versus Soccer Aid World XI (Kick-off scheduled for 19:30).

Renowned television personalities Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott take the helm to deliver an engaging pre-match presentation, setting the stage with insightful commentary and anticipation before seamlessly transitioning to provide live, comprehensive coverage of this illustrious charity football match, broadcast directly from the iconic Old Trafford, the storied home stadium of Manchester United.

This year's extravaganza boasts an extraordinary, star-studded roster of participants, featuring the likes of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, football legends Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, acclaimed actress Vicki McClure, Olympic hero Mo Farah, esteemed football manager Harry Redknapp, chart-topping musician Tom Grennan, athletics icon Denise Lewis, England Women's teammate Jill Scott, celebrated footballer Nadia Nadim, alongside a constellation of other prominent celebrities.

​All these luminaries unite on the pitch, lending their talents and fame to raise vital funds and awareness for UNICEF’s noble cause.

The halftime show features a performance by Dermot Kennedy, who will also play for the World XI team in this year's Soccer Aid event.
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The starting lineup at kickoff has been revealed.
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Wayne Rooney and Livi "Diamond" Sheldon in the centre positions. 

PARTICIPANTS

Soccer Aid 2025 England Team

Player Roster:

• Jill Scott (Captain, former Lioness, Euro 2022 winner)
• Wayne Rooney (Player-Manager, former Manchester United and England star)
• Gary Neville (former Manchester United and England right-back)
• Paul Scholes (former Manchester United and England midfielder)
• Joe Hart (Soccer Aid debut, former Manchester City and England goalkeeper)
• Toni Duggan (Soccer Aid debut, former Lioness)
• Steph Houghton (Soccer Aid debut, former Lioness)
• Louis Tomlinson (One Direction star, returning after eight years)
• Steven Bartlett (BBC Dragons Den star, 2024 Player Of The Match)
• Angry Ginge (Twitch and YouTube streamer, Soccer Aid debut)
• Jermain Defoe (former England and Tottenham striker)
• Aaron Lennon (former Tottenham and England winger)
• Alex Brooker (comedian, The Last Leg participant)
• Tom Grennan (musician, Coventry City supporter, scored in 2022)
• Sir Mo Farah (Olympic gold medallist in long-distance running)
• Denise Lewis (Olympic Gold Medallist in heptathlon)

Management and Coaching Staff:

• Tyson Fury (Manager, former World Heavyweight Champion in Boxing)
• Wayne Rooney (Co-Manager, also playing)
• Harry Redknapp (Coach, former football manager)
• Vicky McClure (Coach, actress, Line Of Duty star)
• David James (Coach, former England goalkeeper)
• Robbie Williams (Coach, Soccer Aid co-founder)
• Sam Thompson (Coach, TV personality, stepped into coaching role due to injury)

Soccer Aid 2025 World XI Team

Player Roster:

• Leonardo Bonucci (Soccer Aid debut, UEFA Euro 2020 winner with Italy)
• Nadia Nadim (former Manchester City and Denmark footballer)
• Livi Sheldon (BBC Gladiators star Diamond, second Soccer Aid appearance)
• Gorka Marquez (BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional)
• Tobi Brown (YouTuber, known as TBJZL)
• Bryan Habana (South African Rugby Union legend)
• Nemanja Vidic (Soccer Aid debut, former Manchester United and Serbia defender)
• Carlos Tevez (Soccer Aid debut, former Manchester United and Argentina striker)
• Edwin Van Der Sar (former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper, third Soccer Aid appearance)

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Management and Coaching Staff:

• Peter Schmeichel (Manager, former Manchester United and Denmark goalkeeper)

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