\u201cAbsolutely buzzing to be back this year\u2026 Pinch myself every time I\u2019m asked to be a part of this incredible event.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Martin Compston, ‘Line Of Duty’ star.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Soccer Aid has grown increasingly popular over the years, with viewers and football fans alike tuning in to see a host of former professional players and mouthwatering celebrities battle it out for the much coveted Soccer Aid trophy, all whilst raising awareness and much needed funds for the UNICEF kids charity.<\/p>\n
Established in 2006 by ex-Take That member Robbie Williams in aid of the children\u2019s charity Unicef, Soccer Aid has fast become one of the most popular sporting events in the sporting diary with thousands of fans attending and millions of TV viewers watching the world over.<\/p>\n
Robbie will perform his iconic ballad Angels in front of 60,000 people during half-time, either side of a match which will see former One Direction singer Liam Payne captain England against Usain Bolt\u2019s World XI at London Stadium.<\/p>\n
Soccer Aid is a British charity annual event that has raised over \u00a338 million in aid of UNICEF UK, through ticket sales and donations from the public.<\/p>\n
The televised event is a friendly-style football match between two teams, England and the Soccer Aid World XI (formerly Rest of the World (ROW) until 2018), composed of celebrities and former professional players representing their countries.<\/p>\n
Soccer Aid was initiated in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes. It initially took place every two years, it is now held annually and showcased live on ITV.<\/p>\n
It is produced by Initial and distributed by Endemol Shine Sport, a Dutch company that distributes Dutch Eredivisie coverage.<\/p>\n
Television coverage began on ITV on 22 May 2006 in a show presented by Ant & Dec with Irishman Dermot O\u2019Leary taking over as main presenter in 2010.<\/p>\n
UNICEF UK, also known as the United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF, is one of 36 UNICEF national committees based in industrialised countries.<\/p>\n
The national committees raise funds for the organisation\u2019s worldwide emergency and development work. In 2007, UNICEF UK raised \u00a341.3 million for UNICEF\u2019s work with children worldwide.<\/p>\n
UNICEF UK also advocates for lasting change for children. For example, it works to change government policies and practices that are detrimental to children\u2019s rights in the UK and internationally.<\/p>\n
More than 70,000 people were in the stands to watch the first Soccer Aid between England and the World XI at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
It was such a hit that the event returned two years later and continued to do so until 2018 when it became an annual event.<\/p>\n
Soccer Aid harnesses the power of football to help make sure that children can grow up happy, healthy and able to play.<\/p>\n
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