Love Island’s Tommy Fury and One Direction’s Liam Payne set to battle it out at Soccer Aid

Sam Warner

Updated 13 April 2023 at 1:03 pm·2-min read

Love Island star Tommy Fury and One Direction's Liam Payne are set to go head-to-head for Soccer Aid.

The two stars teased the appearance yesterday (April 12) on social media, sharing a post of them facing each other that suggested they could be heading into the ring for a boxing match.

However, it has now been confirmed that they will appear in opposing teams for the charity match on June 11 at Old Trafford – England for Payne, and Fury for the World.

"I’m taking off my boxing gloves and lacing up my football boots," Tommy said on Good Morning Britain. "I am playing for the World XI against England. The big match is taking place at the Old Trafford in Manchester. I’ll see you there."

Liam added: "Hey GMB. After losing last year, I had to come back to Soccer Aid for Unicef and have one more crack at trying to win that trophy. I’ve handed over my captain band to Jill Scott as I’m not going to mess with a Lioness."

👀 @LiamPayne @TommyTNTFury pic.twitter.com/7arR8yvala
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) April 13, 2023

Other stars that are set to appear on the England team with Liam and captain Jill are Vicky McClure, Emma Hayes, Paddy McGuinness, Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere, Karen Carney, Gary Cahill, Joel Corry, Bugzy Malone, Sir Mo Farah, Tom Grennan, Gary Neville and Alex Brooker.

On the World side alongside Tommy and captain Usain Bolt are Robbie Keane, Lee Mack, Kem Cetinay and Steven Bartlett.

Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams previously said: "I’m so proud that Soccer Aid for UNICEF has raised over £75 million since we started it 17 years ago.

"It’s an incredible achievement that will help UNICEF ensure children around the world get the best start in life. But we can’t stop there! Right now, childhoods are being turned upside down by conflict and crisis.

"We’d like as many people as possible to buy a ticket to this year’s star-studded match and help protect play for every child. Thank you so much for your support."

Dermot O'Leary and The One Show's Alex Scott will present live coverage of Soccer Aid 2023 on ITV1, ITVX and STV.

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