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Barcelona legend and Hollywood superstar join Soccer Aid as late additions

Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2024

Even more big names have joined tonight’s Soccer Aid (Picture: Getty Images)

Soccer Aid’s star-studded line-up has been boosted by two late additions as a Brazil legend joins the Rest of the World team and an acting superstar is added to England’s management team.

The ever-popular charity match is being played at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, on Sunday evening.

Huge names from the world of football are joined by a host of celebrities as they raise money for UNICEF.

The line-up was impressive enough before a couple of late additions, starting on Saturday night with Brazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo.

Soccer Aid announced his addition on Saturday evening in nonchalant fashion, posting on X: ‘Oh btw… RIVALDO IS PLAYING AT SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF.’

Tom Grennan, who will be playing for England, was met with the news, saying: ‘Rivaldo? Leave it out. Their team is a joke. What a player. Barcelona legend. Wow! We go again.’

England have also brought in a late call-up, although while he is bringing in serious star power, he might not be so much help on the pitch.

Acting royalty Tom Hiddleston has joined the likes of Tyson Fury, David James and player/coach Wayne Rooney on England’s management team.

The 44-year-old has been involved before, playing in the England team in 2023.

The match kicks-off at 7.30pm on Sunday, live on ITV 1, with coverage getting underway at 6pm.

England Soccer Aid line-up

Celebrities:

Steven Bartlett

Alex Brooker

Morgan Burtwistle aka Angry Ginge

Mo Farah

Tom Grennan

Bear Grylls

Roman Kemp

Denise Lewis

Paddy McGuinness (GK)

James Nelson-Joyce

Sam Quek

Bella Ramsey

Louis Tomlinson

Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2024

Steven Bartlett scored twice at Soccer Aid (Photo: Getty)

Legends:

Michael Carrick

Jermain Defoe

Toni Duggan

Joe Hart (GK)

Steph Houghton

Phil Jagielka

Aaron Lennon

Gary Neville

Paul Scholes

Jill Scott (captain)

Jack Wilshere

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Jill Scott will captain England (Photo: WireImage)

Coaching staff:

Tyson Fury

David James

Vicky McClure

Harry Redknapp

Wayne Rooney (Player/Coach)

Sam Thompson

Tom Hiddleston

World XI Soccer Aid line-up

Celebrities:

Maisie Adam

Noah Beck

Tony Bellew

Tobi Brown aka TBJZL

Nicky Byrne (GK)

Asim Chaudhry

Richard Gadd

Bryan Habana

Dermot Kennedy

Lee Mack

Gorka Márquez

Livi Sheldon aka Diamond

Billy Wingrove

Big Zuu

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Diamond is ready for another ‘Gladiator’ match (Photo: WireImage)

Legends:

Leonardo Bonucci

Kheira Hamraoui

Harry Kewell

Kaylyn Kyle

Nadia Nadim

John O’Shea

Carlos Tevez

David Trezeguet

Edwin van der Sar (GK)

Nemanja Vidić

Rivaldo

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Leonardo Bonucci will be hoping for another victory over England after leading Italy to victory at the Euro 2020 final (Photo: Getty)

Coaching staff:

Daniel Bachmann

Martin Compston

Robbie Keane

Emmett J. Scanlan

Peter Schmeichel

Who has won Soccer Aid the most times?

After England dominated the early years of the contest, the World XI fought back to win five straight Soccer Aids from 2019 to 2023.

As a result, the World XI currently lead the head-to-record with seven wins to six.

England finally ending their losing run in 2024 with a remarkable 6-3 victory where Dragons Den star Steven Bartlett was named player of the match after bagging a brace.

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