A collection of Premier League icons are set to feature in a charity match that will be shown on TV
TV cameras at Goodison Park
A new charity match featuring Premier League icons is set to be shown on TV(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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A marquee charity match bringing together Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester United legends to face a Rest of the World XI will be broadcast live on Channel 5. The fixture is set to take place on Saturday, September 26, with kick-off at 4.45pm, raising funds for Everton in the Community and Shelter.
The star-studded Merseyside team will be co-managed by Everton legend Peter Reid and Liverpool great John Barnes. The first Game4Hope will now be held at Goodison Park, having originally been pencilled in for Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The home side will come up against a Rest of the World team captained by World Cup winner Rivaldo. He will be joined by his former Brazil teammate Cafu as well as Chelsea icon Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Manchester United hero Jaap Stam and legendary Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf.
Everton icons Leighton Baines, Gareth Barry, Phil Jagielka, Yakubu, Joleon Lescott and Louis Saha are all set to return to Goodison. The Toffee contingent will be joined by former Liverpool favourites Robbie Fowler, David James, Ryan Babel, Jari Litmanen and John Aldridge.
Supporters will be eager to see familiar faces go head-to-head with world-class stars in aid of worthy causes. Those unable to get their hands on a ticket will still be able to catch all the action live on free-to-air television.
The match will be shown live on Channel 5, with a stream also available via the broadcaster's app and website. Katie Shanahan and Ade Oladipo will front the coverage from 4pm.
A Paramount press release read: "Viewers can witness Everton and Liverpool legends put their famous rivalry aside to come together for a cause that matters, with proceeds supporting Everton in the Community and Shelter and their work tackling homelessness across Merseyside and beyond."
Robbie Fowler and Joleon Lescott
Robbie Fowler and Joleon Lescott will be among the Premier League icon featuring in the Game4Hope(Image: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
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Channel 5's director of sport Raphael Pendergast said: "We're delighted to work with LGNDS and Everton FC to bring this brilliant event to 5. With a stellar lineup of football legends on the pitch, it's an unmissable event for a fantastic cause."
Everton icon Tim Cahill will lead the Merseyside side as captain, going head-to-head against Rivaldo. Other celebrities, including Tony Bellew, Big Zuu, Molly McCann, Still Ryan, James Nelson-Joyce and John Bishop, will also feature on the pitch. Tinie Tempah is set to headline the half-time entertainment.
Everton confirmed on Friday that Game4Hope had been relocated to Goodison Park. A social media post stated: "#Game4Hope will now take place at Goodison Park on Saturday 26 September, giving some of football's biggest names – and a host of Everton and Liverpool favourites – the opportunity to return to one of the sport's most iconic stadiums."
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