Dermot Kennedy among Irish stars taking to Old Trafford for Soccer Aid
The charity football match takes place at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday evening with kick-off at 7.30pm.
The annual event was established in 2006 and raises much-needed funds for UNICEF UK, with more than £100m (€117m) raised over the last 20 years. Actor Emmett J Scanlan, former soccer star Robbie Keane, Westlife star Nicky Byrne, singer Dermot Kennedy and soccer manager John O'Shea are flying the flag for the Irish on Sunday as they join a star-studded list of celebrities and football legends for Soccer Aid. Pic: Dermot Kennedy/ Instagram
England face the World XI, who were previously known as the Rest of the World and have a record of seven wins over England's six.
Coverage of the event gets underway from 6pm via ITV1 with Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott on hosting duties for the exciting evening.
Tickets are still available to purchase via the Soccer Aid website with a range of different prices starting from £20 (€23) for an adult and £10 for children (€11). Category 4 and Wheelchair Access tickets have sold out for the game.
The World XI is being managed by ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel with fellow United legends Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic on the team.
The Irish stars line out for the World XI team alongside former boxer Tony Bellew, actor Richard Gadd, YouTuber Tobi Brown and more.
England, who are coached by former soccer player Wayne Rooney and boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, include former Manchester United player Gary Neville, singer Tom Grennan, presenter, actor Paddy McGuinness and singer Louis Tomlinson.
Reality star Sam Thompson, who won I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here last year was also set to play for the England side but has since withdrawn.
Sam and Louis' appearance on the same team would have been an interesting watch following reports that the former One Direction singer is romantically involved with Sam's ex-girlfriend, Zara Thompson.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
RTÉ News
2 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Shamrock Rovers sail through following St Joseph's stalemate
It wasn't pretty but with a 4-0 lead from the first leg, Shamrock Rovers could afford to play a game that was more akin to a training match as they eased through to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League and a meeting with Kosovan side Ballkani next Thursday with the first leg away from home. It also means that the Rovers versus Derry City Premier Division game will now go ahead as planned in Tallaght at 7pm on Sunday evening. It was a game that never lifted itself out of the ordinary. The Gibraltar side, on a mission impossible, defended in numbers, content it seemed with the stalemate as they gained a measure of pride at keeping the second leg scoreless after last week's hammering, Hoops manager Stephen Bradley, as expected, made wholesale changes from the first leg, six in total, giving midfielder Cian Barrett, son of ex-Ireland international Graham Barrett, his full debut. In a forgettable first half, it was the visitors had the best early chance in the seventh minute as Manual Sanchez fed Jayce Olivero inside the area, but Olivero never steadied himself and ballooned his shot over the bar. Straight from the goal kick, Rory Gaffney saw his shot rebound off the knees of the St Joseph's keeper Bradley Banda and Danny Grant blazed the follow up over the bar when he should really have scored. The visitors were content to defend, sitting deep. But they almost scored just after the half hour as Hoops keeper Ed McGinty had to come quickly off his line to smother a shot by Javi Forjan, put through by an excellent ball down the channel by Geovanni Barba. Rovers began to up the pressure at the resumption and teenager Michael Noonan, who was celebrating his 17th birthday, created a chance for sub John McGovern, but his close-range header was well saved, one handed, by Banda. Late in a game Noonan was denied what looked like a penalty as he tumbled in the area, but the Rovers appeals from players and fans alike were waved away by the referee as the game then petered out to its inevitable conclusion. Shamrock Rovers: Ed McGinty; Gary O'Neill,Roberto Lopez © (Lee Grace 45), Cory O'Sullivan; Danny Grant, Jack Byrne (Sean Kavanagh 63) Aaron McEniff (Dylan Watts 63), Cian Barrett, Josh Holohan (Danny Mandroiu 63) ; Rory Gaffney (John McGovern 45), Michael Noonan St Joseph's FC: Bradley Banda; Leon Volz, Gabri Cardozo (Javi Paul 79), Geovanni Barba, Jace Olivero; Juan Pena (Pablo Rodriguez 60), Manuel Sanchez, Juanma ©; Mitch Gibson (Adrian Armental 45), Javi Forjan (Ethan Santos 65), Angel Martinez.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star furiously hits back at claims Megan was flirting with Tommy outside villa as she tells Blu ‘go home'
A LOVE Island star furiously hit back at claims Megan was flirting with Tommy outside the villa. The Irish star 4 Megan and Conor have been reunited on Love Island Credit: Eroteme 4 Blu introduced drama into Megan and Conor's relationship Credit: Eroteme 4 Jessy Potts hit out at Blu's claims Credit: Getty While she initially coupled up with Tommy, she However, fellow returnee Blu introduced new drama into the couple's dynamic. He told Conor how Megan had been flirting with Tommy during her time away from the villa. In addition, how she had allegedly been annoyed seeing Read more on Love Island Taking to TikTok, former Love Island star Jessy Potts has hit back at the claims. She said in a video: "Why is Blu getting involved about the outside and Megan being annoyed about Tommy. "I went on that trip with Irish Meg and she was talking about Conor the entire time. "Blu, why are you in here babe? Go home." Most read in TV Meanwhile, Jessy soon got her wish - as Blu and Helena were axed in a brutal dumping. Furious Love Island bombshell reveals he's been SNUBBED by ITV and banned from returning to the villa with the cast this week Their exits immediately Helena won for her air hostess-inspired "No Good Airlines" routine, which took playful jabs at her co-stars. One viewer wrote on X: "Helena being dumped right after winning the talent show ?? …. these producers." Another penned: "Producers making Meg read out that Helena was dumped." A third chimed in: "helena and blu being dumped looks like i'm going to be watching aftersun tor the first time this season." Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX. 4 The Irish star originally coupled up with Tommy Credit: Eroteme
Irish Examiner
2 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Five For Your Radar: All Together Now, Inchydoney drama, Naked Gun...
Arts: Cork Craft Month Various venues, from Friday, August 1 Chris Tuohy, woodworker, at Fota House, for Cork Craft Month 2025. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM From the Blackwater to Ballydehob, Cork Craft Month marks 20 years in 2025. A launch party at Fota House coincides with an exhibition of makers' work over the past two decades, while there are deaf accessible events and workshops on batik to stool making to seaweed pressing. Music festival: All Together Now Curraghmore Estate, Co Waterford, Friday-Sunday, August 1-3 The sixth edition of ATN has been sold out for a couple of months. That's not a surprise with Irish acts Fontaines DC and CMAT among the headliners. There's great guitar acts, trad bands, and DJs to be found across the lineup, with storytelling, talks, food, and comedy all on offer. Cinema: The Naked Gun General release, Friday, August 1 After the sequel to Happy Gilmore came out last week, almost three decades since the original, The Naked Gun arrives 31 years on from Naked Gun 33 1/3. Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr, the bumbling yet determined son of the original Frank Drebin (portrayed by Leslie Nielsen), with Pamela Anderson co-starring. The plot: Only one man has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad and save the world. Theatre: The Weir Inchydoney Amphitheatre, Clonakilty, Tuesday-Wednesday, August 5-6 Conor McPherson. In a remote Irish pub, nestled in the quiet countryside, a group of locals gather for their usual evening of pints and banter. But when a newcomer from Dublin arrives, the night takes an unexpected turn. Presented by Kilmeen Drama Group, based in Rossmore, they promise their version of The Weir will have a spectacular backdrop in Inchydoney. Conor McPherson's play will also be staged at the Everyman in Cork in October. Streaming: Wednesday Netflix, Wednesday, August 6 Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. Two-and-a-half years on from the premiere of this Addams Family spinoff, Jenna Ortega reprises the titular role of Wednesday as the showrunners promise a darker, more complex season ahead as Wednesday navigates family, friends, new mysteries, and old adversaries, propelling her headlong into another year at Nevermore. The season is released in two parts, with the first four episodes out on August 6, with the next four out September 3.
