Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Old Trafford on 15 June as celebrities and footballing legends compete in the annual charity match.
The event, co-founded by singer Robbie Williams and supported by UNICEF, has taken place for almost two decades, raising more than £100 million.
It allows fans to see some of their favourite celebrities on the same pitch as their footballing heroes.
However, this year’s Soccer Aid promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with England taking on a Rest of the World XI.
Several Manchester United legends will be involved in the match, including Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, who will represent England.
The list of celebrities includes One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett as well as YouTuber Angry Ginge.
Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images for Premier League
Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images for Premier League
Nemanja Vidic will line up for Soccer Aid World XI
Soccer Aid are gradually adding more celebrities and footballers to their list of players for this year’s match at Old Trafford.
World Cup-winner Leonardo Bonucci will star for Soccer Aid World XI, who are set to be a strong side defensively, especially after adding another defensive juggernaut to their squad.
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The latest footballer added to the list is Manchester United great Nemanja Vidic, who announced his retirement nine years ago, aged 34.
Vidic will return to Old Trafford, where he spent eight years, including three seasons as captain.
The former Serbia international won five Premier League titles and a Champions League during a period that saw him recognised as one of the best defenders in the world, after forming a formidable partnership with Rio Ferdinand in the heart of Sir Alex Ferguson’s defence.
After a difficult spell under Ferguson’s successor David Moyes, Vidic left United to sign for Inter Milan in 2014.
United fans will be delighted to see him back at Old Trafford this June.
Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury co-manage England
Fellow Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side.
Rooney, 39, who was sacked by Plymouth Argyle on New Year’s Eve, will return to the dugout for the charity event.
United fan and boxing sensation Fury will assist Rooney with his team selection. The 36-year-old announced his retirement from boxing in January.
Rooney and Fury will be able to call upon ex-players such as David James, Jermain Defore, Joe Hart, plus Lionesses Jill Scott, Steph Houghton and Toni Duggan.
It promises to be a great family event.