Soccer Aid 2025 Lineup: Wayne Rooney Teams Up with Tyson Fury; Veteran Manchester United Stars Regather at Old Trafford
Tonight at Old Trafford, the charity football smackdown known as Soccer Aid is underway, and it's not to be missed! Ever since its inception in 2006, this massive event has been raising millions for UNICEF each year. This year is no exception, with a parade of shining stars from the world of sports and beyond.
England Squad
Former Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, is back at his old stomping grounds to manage the England squad, joined by ex-coach Harry Redknapp and boxing champion Tyson Fury in the dugout. Rooney himself has also laced up his boots to join the action, along with renowned players like Paul Scholes, Jermain Defoe, Joe Hart, and Gary Neville, who'll be defending the Man United turf once more. The Lionesses trio of Steph Houghton, Toni Duggan, and Jill Scott will bring their A-game, and there's even a few non-footballers joining the fun – talkSPORT's Alex Brooker, Sam Quek, and Soccer Aid regulars Sir Mo Farah and Paddy McGuinness.
World XI Team
Peter Schmeichel, another United legendary goalkeeper, leads the World XI team from the sidelines. Emmett J Scanlan and Martin Compston round out the management crew. With a powerhouse squad including Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Leonardo Bonucci, and Robbie Keane, this team is sure to give England a run for their money. Keep an eye out for former Australian international Harry Kewell, Carlos Tevez, andada Nadim from the women’s football scene. The dynamo Noah Beck will also be back after an impressive debut, and Scottish actor Martin Compston makes his return to the Soccer Aid stage, a regular participant for years now.
Don't miss out on the action! Tune in to ITV1 or ITVX for the live broadcast, hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott. talkSPORT will provide live coverage as well, presented by Alex Crook with commentary from Olly Clink and Jason Cundy. You can catch the action through the talkSPORT website or app, DAB digital radio, or smart speakers. Keep an eye on talkSPORT.com for all the latest news and action from Soccer Aid 2025!
- Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United legend, returns to Old Trafford to manage the England squad for Soccer Aid 2025, where he'll be joined by boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-coach Harry Redknapp in the dugout.
- The World XI team, led by Peter Schmeichel, another United legendary goalkeeper, presents a formidable challenge to England with a lineup that includes Nemanja Vidic, Leonardo Bonucci, Robbie Keane, and Edwin van der Sar.
- In addition to soccer stars, the one-of-a-kind event features non-footballers like Alex Brooker, Sam Quek, Sir Mo Farah, Paddy McGuinness, and Martin Compston, who is a regular participant in Soccer Aid.
- The Premier League atmosphere will continue to heat up as players like Paul Scholes, Jermain Defoe, Joe Hart, and Gary Neville join the England squad, while former Australian international Harry Kewell, Carlos Tevez, and Dawn Mendieta add international flavor to the World XI team.
- Tune in to ITV1 or ITVX, or listen to live coverage on talkSPORT, to catch the high-stakes, charitable football match known as Soccer Aid 2025, where stars from various sports and entertainment scenes come together for a good cause.
