5 is to broadcast an upcoming charity match that will see an all-star Everton/Liverpool XI take on a Rest of the World XI at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The broadcast will be presented by former international hockey player and experienced multi-sport broadcaster, Katie Shanahan and Ade Oladipo with footballing legends, celebrities and global stars “uniting together for an afternoon of football and entertainment.”
Proceeds will go to Everton in the Community and Shelter and their work tackling homelessness across Merseyside and beyond.
The Everton/Liverpool XI will be jointly managed by Everton great Peter Reid and Liverpool legend John Barnes, with Evertonian hero Tim Cahill as captain. Other footballing icons include Leighton Baines, Gareth Barry, Phil Jagielka, Yakubu, Robbie Fowler, David James, Ryan Babel, Jari Litmanen, John Aldridge, Joleon Lescott and Louis Saha confirmed to take part. They also will be joined by celebrity names including Tony Bellew, Big Zuu, Molly McCann, Still Ryan, James Nelson-Joyce and John Bishop.
World Cup winner Rivaldo, will be co-captaining the Rest of the World XI with Clarence Seedorf. Featuring also on the pitch is Brazilian World Cup-winning captain Cafu, Champions League winners Jaap Stam, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Mustapha Hadji and Des Walker, alongside Ted Lasso actors Toheeb Jimoh and Moe Hashim, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro), Johnny Nelson and Jack Fowler. Further players, celebrities and special guests will be announced ahead of the match, with Tinie Tempah set to perform during the half-time show.
Raphael Pendergast, Director of Sport, 5 said: “We’re delighted to work with LGNDS and Everton FC to bring this brilliant event to 5. With a stellar lineup of football legends on the pitch, its an unmissable event for a fantastic cause.”
Game4Hope is produced and organised by LGNDS, whose purpose-led football and entertainment events include Game4Grenfell and Game4Ukraine.
Jon Creamer
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