Man Utd stars to make Soccer Aid history as record number of Old Trafford legends sign up for huge celebrity match

MANCHESTER UNITED are making history once again, by having a record number of former stars playing in Soccer Aid.

This year, Soccer Aid is being hosted at Old Trafford, where reigning champions England will take on the Soccer Aid World XI in the globe’s biggest charity match.

Wayne Rooney is leading a record-breaking contingent of former Man Utd stars appearing at Soccer Aid this yearCredit: Rex

He will be joined on team England’s side by Gary NevilleCredit: PA

Paul Scholes will also line up for the Three Lions in the charity matchCredit: Reuters

Meanwhile, Peter Schmeichel will be barking orders from the touchline as manager of the World XICredit: GettyBut it will feel like a homecoming for many of the top stars on the billing following their careers, which saw them playing at the Red Devils’ home for many years.

As many as NINE former Man Utd players have signed up for the event across both teams, not to mention the fans of the club also gearing up to play.

The ex-pros include many stars who have tried their hand at coaching and management, such as Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick, and others who are now household names in punditry, like Gary Neville or Paul Scholes.

That quartet will be lining up for team England, with Rooney also in the managerial dugout.

Meanwhile, the World XI will have their own share of Man Utd greats in their ranks.

Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, John O’Shea, and Carlos Tevez will all be taking to the pitch, while legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel will be barking orders from the sideline as the team manager.

The ex-stars will also be joined by a sizeable contingent of celebrity Man Utd fans.

Among them will be businessman Steven Bartlett, content creators AngryGinge and TBJZL, boxer Tyson Fury, musicians Nick Byrne and Dermot Kennedy, ex-rugby star Bryan Habana and actor Noah Beck.

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Despite this large contingent of Man Utd support, there will be a notable absence of super fan Usain Bolt.

While appearing in Soccer Aid last year, the legendary Olympic sprinter ruptured his Achilles and was stretchered off the field.

Soccer Aid 2024 broke records as it raised over £15million for Unicef, while it has raised more than £100m since it was founded by Robbie Williams in 2006.

The match will be available to watch for free on ITV1, ITVX and STV on June 15, kicking off at 7.30pm BST.

If you wish to buy tickets, starting from £10.50 for concessions and £21 for adults, find out how here.

You can donate to Soccer Aid by clicking the link here.

Rooney will be joining Man Utd fan and boxer Tyson Fury as a coachCredit: PA

A number of Red Devils fans are playing in the event, including content creator AngryGingeCredit: PA

There will be a notable absence of Man Utd fan Usain Bolt after he ruptured his Achilles playing last yearCredit: Getty

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