The 'away' side featured the likes of Olympic icon Usain Bolt and Stamford Bridge legend Didier Drogba. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Soccer Aid 2020 has been postponed amid the coronavirus crisis. You can unsubscribe at any time.Soccer Aid 2020 has been postponed amid the coronavirus crisisHarry Redknapp and Piers Morgan during Soccer Aid 2019 at Stamford Bridge The postponement has been decided based on UK Government advice and consultation with many other event stakeholders, plus the football family. Soccer Aid for Unicef is the world’s biggest celebrity football match, raising money to give kids the best start in life. "Last year's Soccer Aid clash took place at Stamford Bridge for a change, where England beat the Rest of the World side on penalties. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes.
"The game – England vs. Soccer Aid World XI FC – was due to take place at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United FC and be broadcast live on ITV and STV. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "The game – England vs. Soccer Aid World XI FC – was due to take place at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United FC and be broadcast live on ITV and STV. The annual Soccer Aid charity match, which raises money for UNICEF, has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has wreaked havoc with sporting events across the worldDon't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Soccer Aid organisers have announced the postponement of this summer's edition due to the The Old Trafford showcase raises millions of pounds for charity UNICEF each year. The Soccer Aid 2020 date and first stars on the line up have been confirmed.
A whole generation of children are in danger. "The health and safety of the general public, Soccer Aid for Unicef fans and players is paramount. "The health and safety of the general public, Soccer Aid for Unicef fans and players is paramount. Rooney will not play in the game against a Soccer Aid World XI, which has been rearranged after the initial June date was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
"In light of the current situation, the decision has been taken to postpone the Soccer Aid for Unicef match, which was originally scheduled for Saturday 6 June 2020. Meanwhile, England were represented by big names such as John Terry and Athletics hero Mo Farah.
Soccer Aid for Unicef remains committed to holding an event later this year to raise vital funds and help children everywhere grow up happy, healthy and able to play. But around the world, coronavirus is disrupting everything- it’s closing schools, stopping babies getting vital vaccines and making life in disaster zones even tougher. "In light of the current situation, the decision has been taken to postpone the Soccer Aid for Unicef match, which was originally scheduled for Saturday 6 June 2020. But unfortunately, this year's clash which was scheduled for June 6, has been put on hold for the foreseeable future. "Eight editions of Soccer Aid have taken place since its inception in 2006 with Old Trafford usually hosting aside from 2008's game at Wembley and last year's meeting at Stamford Bridge.The match usually attracts a sell-out crowd and has raised a total of £38million for Unicef, Hart blunder sees Spurs suffer defeat to Watford in final pre-season game David Moyes pulled plug on Man Utd's transfer for Thiago then signed Fellaini Yaya Toure offered to hire sex workers for his Soccer Aid team-mates Sterling scores late pen before Iceland MISS one in injury time Yaya Toure apologises after offering to hire sex workers for Soccer Aid team©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In a statement, the charity game organisers said: "Everyone connected with Soccer Aid for Unicef recognises that these are unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by coronavirus.
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