Soccer Aid 2025: CONFIRMED line-ups so far as Tyson Fury makes charity match debut and Wayne Rooney leads England

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THE Soccer Aid line-ups for this year’s events have been CONFIRMED with the selection so far looking enticing as ever.

In a world first, Tyson Fury will co-manage England at the charity match for Unicef alongside Wayne Rooney who is out of retirement to play and manage alongside the former heavyweight champion.

***EMBARGO: TUESDAY 11TH MARCH 2025, 00:01*** Any use of this image other than in an editorial context to promote Soccer Aid for UNICEF, for any purpose whatsoever including advertising and commercial usage, will require a separate prior agreement in writing from UNICEF, the copyright holder and, in some cases, the person or persons depicted in the image, and on occasion the photographer. Mandatory Credit: Photo by UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures/REX/Shutterstock (15187563ab) Tyson Fury (left) is England Manager and Wayne Rooney is Player-Manager (right) for UNICEF 2025, which takes place on Sunday 15th of June at Old Trafford, Manchester. Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2025 Soccer Aid for UNICEF takes place on Sunday 15th June at Old Trafford, Manchester. Tickets are on sale now at socceraid.org.uk/tickets. In a world first, Tyson Fury will co-manage England at Soccer Aid for UNICEF alongside Wayne Rooney who is out of retirement to play and manage alongside the former heavyweight champion of the world. In a mouthwatering prospect, Fury has refused to rule out substituting himself on during the match to form a stunning attacking line-up with Manchester United's all-time record goal-scorer Rooney.
Tyson Fury is England manager and Wayne Rooney is player-manager for the charity match
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Joe Hart will be in between the sticks
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Legendary defender Leonardo Bonucci will also make his debut for the World XI

Fury has refused to rule out the mouthwatering prospect of subbing himself on and forming a partnership Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer Rooney.

Upon his announcement, Tyson Fury said: “ENGLAND MANAGER! Who would ever have thought it!?

“I have had some big fights in my career and the prospect of leading my England team to victory this June fills me with just as much excitement as any heavyweight fight!

“Everyone knows that I am a huge Manchester United fan too, so it’s even more special for me that the game is at Old Trafford this year – and I get to manage one of my heroes, Wayne Rooney!

“How can we lose!? The work UNICEF does all around the world is so special and so important.

“I really hope that you can come along and support us this summer.”

Old Trafford will host the game with Stamford Bridge and the London Stadium hosting the game in recent years.

England won Soccer Aid 2024 edition 6-3 to end a SIX-YEAR wait to beat the World XI.

Who is playing at Soccer Aid 2025?

A host of returning celebrities, football legends and debutants have already been announced.

More names will follow in the coming weeks and months.

Debutants

  • Tyson Fury
  • AngryGinge
  • Joe Hart
  • Nadia Nadim
  • Steph Houghton
  • Toni Duggan
  • Leonard Bonucci

Celebrity returners

  • Louis Tomlinson
  • Vicky McClure
  • Sam Quek
  • Paddy McGuinness
  • Diamond
  • Tom Grennan
  • Sam Thompson
  • Alex Brooker
  • Steven Bartlett
  • Sir Mo Farah

Football returners

  • Wayne Rooney
  • Gary Neville
  • Paul Scholes
  • Kaylyn Kyle
  • Jermain Defoe
  • Jill Scott
  • David James
  • Harry Redknapp

Hosts

  • Alex Scott
  • Dermot O’Leary

Commentators

Sam Matterface & Iain Sterling

Officials

  • Rebecca Welsh
  • Natalie Aspinall
  • Emily Carney
  • Jane Simms

When is Soccer Aid 2025?

  • The match takes place at Old Trafford on Sunday, June 15.
  • Tickets will cost from £20 for adults and £10 for concessions.
  • THe match will be aired for FREE on ITV and stramed on ITVX.
  • SunSport will blog all the action as it happens.
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