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Soccer Aid 2025 teams in full with Wayne Rooney joined by fellow Man Utd legends and Tyson Fury managing England
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THE full Soccer Aid teams have been revealed ahead of the charity clash with Wayne Rooney being managed by Tyson Fury.
The celebrity and football legends match is set for June 15 at Old Trafford.
The England team is comprised of celebrities from various backgrounds including TV, music, and comedy.
Comedians Alex Brooker and Paddy McGuinness will return to the squad, having previously featured.
Musicians include the likes of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and singer Tom Grennan.
There are plenty of sporting legends trying their hand at football, with Olympic stars Dame Denis Lewis, Sir Mo Farah and former hockey star Sam Quek all playing.
In terms of retired footballers, manager and boxing icon Fury will have plenty of talent at his disposal.
Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Gary Neville will be joining Rooney.
While other ex-pros include goalkeeper Joe Hart, Arron Lennon and Jermain Defoe.
The Lionesses will also be represented as Toni Duggan and Jill Scott will be playing.
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However, the World XI also boasts plenty of football legends.
A host of former Premier League stars have been confirmed in Peter Schmeichel's team.
Ex-Man United, Man City and West Ham star Carlos Tevez will link up with the likes of Robbie Keane, Nemanja Vidic, and Harry Kewell.
In goal, Edwin van der Sar is expected to wear the gloves, two years after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci will make up an important part of the defence.
Women's football will be represented by former internationals Nadia Nadim and Kaylyn Kyle.
In terms of celebrities the World XI has plenty of stars more used to the stage than the pitch.
Singer Dermot Kennedy will join actors Martin Compston, Noah Beck and Richard Gadd.
There have been 13 Soccer Aid matches since it was launched by Robbie Williams in 2006, raising around £100million for Unicef.
England have won six, including the 2024 edition, while the World XI have been victorious seven times.
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