Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 announced their celebrity players in March ahead of the annual charity match on Sunday 9th June at Stamford Bridge.
And preparation for the charity match was well and truly under way on Thursday as Frank Lampard, 45, and his uncle Harry Redknapp, 77, took to the pitch to give their best coaching tips to celebrities Danny Dyer, 46, and Tom Hiddleston, 43.
During the training session Alex Scott also appeared in her element as she posed up a storm with Karen Carney, Jill Scott, and Ellen White as she prepares to host the event once again alongside Dermot O’Leary, 51.
Former Chelsea icon Frank sported a ruby red UNICEF football shirt for the outing and was pictured stood in goal next to His uncle Harry, who is England’s former football manager.
Frank held a ball in his arms as he chatted and laughed with his uncle as they watched the celebrities train hard ahead of the match.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 announced their celebrity players in March and preparation for the charity match was well and truly underway on Thursday as Frank Lampard, 45, (left) and his uncle Harry Redknapp, 77, (right) took to the pitch to give their best coaching tips
EastEnders star Danny could be seen limbering up as he stretched his legs ahead of practice
Alex Scott also made a show-stopping entrance in a stylish all-black ensemble as she prepares to host the event once again alongside Dermot O’Leary, 51
In another snap, Eastenders star Danny could be seen limbering up as he stretched his legs ahead of practice.
Sporting the same red UNICEF football shirt, Danny appeared in good spirits as he chatted with press.
Meanwhile, The Avengers actor Tom Hiddleston looked handsome as he struck up a smile for the cameras before switching into his football kit.
The star sported a smart casual navy blue shirt and seemed in good spirits as he posed in front of a Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 sign.
Alex Scott, however, looked nothing short of sensational as she graced the football pitch in an all-black ensemble and had her toned mid-riff on full display.
The beauty cut a stylish figure in a black Loewe tank top and jeans and covered up with a cropped blazer.
The event will once again be hosted by Alex and Dermot while Bobby Brazier and Tommy Fury will be leading the stars onto the pitch.
I’m A Celeb winner and Lionesses legend Jill Scott returns to captain the England side against the World XI, who will once again be led by Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt.
Former Chelsea icon Frank sported a ruby red UNICEF football shirt for the outing and seemed in good spirits as he smiled and waved at the cameras
Meanwhile, his uncle Harry appeared to have his business face on as he stood in goal watching everyone to ensure they’re training to the best of their ability
During the training session, Alex cut a stylish figure and flashed her toned midriff in a black Loewe tank top and jeans as she posed up a storm with Karen Carney, Jill Scott, and Ellen White
Bobby, Sam Thompson, The Crown’s Erin Doherty, Frank, and Gladiator’s Diamond will all make their debuts at this years charity match.
Joining the likes of returning stars will be Paddy McGuinness, Sir Mo Farah, Alex Brooker and Roman Kemp.
It comes after the amateur players donned their specially commissioned Euro 96′ kits by Adidas for the first time in March to mark tickets for the game going on sale.
Former Strictly star Bobby said: ‘To have the opportunity to take part in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF, is amazing! We all know what a great cause this is and you can help support it too – tickets are on sale today’.
‘I’m hoping that all my dance training will help with my endurance when I’m up against Usain Bolt and company! It might even give me the twinkle toes needed for some silky skills – we’ll see!’.
‘I’m actually a Spurs fan, so technically I’ll be playing behind enemy lines at Stamford Bridge – but I’m keeping that a secret. It would be great to score a goal in the game. Who knows – I’ll have to have a think what my celebration will be. Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday 9th June’.
Since 2006 – when UNICEF UK Ambassador Robbie Williams co-founded the concept – Soccer Aid for UNICEF has raised over £90 million.
With the proceeds supporting UNICEF’s vital work helping millions of children around the world with last year’s game raising a record-breaking £14.6 million.
It comes after Tom looked handsome as he struck up a smile for the cameras earlier in the day and posed in front of a Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 sign
The famous actor then switched into his ruby red football kit as he got stuck into training with a whole host of celebrities
Robbie said: ‘Soccer Aid for UNICEF is one of the biggest sources of joy in my life. It is an amazing event. When we launched this nearly two decades ago, I would never have dreamed it would raise as much money as it has’.
‘The main reason the match continues to be such a success, is because the great British public continue to be so generous in supporting UNICEF’s work helping children around the world have happy, healthy, play-filled childhood’s.
Adding: ‘Once again, I am kindly asking you to buy a ticket to the game on Sunday 9th June at Stamford Bridge – the line-up is as star-studded as ever! Thank you for all of your continued support’.
Frank, one of Chelsea’s greatest-ever players, will make a return to Stamford Bridge – and will manage England.
The former Blues’ midfielder, who scored 147 goals for the south-west Londoners over 13 years, will take charge of the Three Lions alongside his uncle, Harry.
While current Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of the Soccer Aid World XI FC for the second year running.
Frank said: ‘Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Stamford Bridge is special – for any player, on any occasion. I’m excited to be doing that again – this time with Soccer Aid for UNICEF’.
‘Managing the England Soccer Aid team with Harry will be a proud moment and great fun but the main focus is rightly on the millions of pounds we can all raise together. So, please buy your tickets for Sunday 9th June and lend us your support’.
Meanwhile, Danny – who sported the same football kit – seemed in good spirits as he chatted to the press
Kaylyn Kyle and Paddy McGuinness were also all smiles as they got snapped together during the training session
Steven Bartlett and Sam Thompson also looked incredibly focused as they stretched ahead of the game
Tommy Fury and Emmett J.Scanlan were also pictured together at the event and the pair jokingly posed with their fists up to imply ‘the game is on’
Last year’s match saw England beaten for a fifth consecutive year by World XI FC in a 4-2 result.
Usain Bolt captained his side to another success in a team also featuring footballing legends Hernan Crespo and Roberto Carlos, while England were captained by Euros-winning Lioness Jill.
Women’s World Cup winner Heather O’Reilly was in midfield, and she was joined by the likes of Crespo, Carlos, Darren Fletcher and Francesco Totti. They also had Ben Foster in goal, who is still a professional with Wrexham.
Aside from their captain Jill, the England side features a number of other England legends with the likes of Karen Carney, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Jack Wilshere, Jermaine Defoe, Gary Cahill and David James all in the squad.
Soccer Aid for United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) 2023 had raised more than £14.6 million by the time the match was over.
Tickets for Soccer Aid 2024 are on sale now visit www.socceraid.org.uk