Soccer Aid 2024: Line-ups, TV channel, kick off time and FREE live stream as England take on World XI at Stamford Bridge

Roberto Carlos pulls out

The Brazilian pulled out of tonight's Soccer Aid just hours before kick-off.

The charity football match is set to start at 7.30pm tonight at Stamford Bridge.

An England team made up of celebrities and ex-footballers will take on a World XI.

However the World XI have been rocked as Carlos has pulled out of the match.

The Brazilian is arguably one of the biggest footballing names that was expected to feature.

The 51-year-old confirmed that he would not be playing on social media.

He wrote: "Unfortunately, I’m unable to make tonight’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at Stamford Bridge.

"Good luck to all the players - and remember to donate."

Who's playing for England tonight?

Coaches: Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp, Vicky McClure, Robbie Williams, David Seaman.

Legends: Jill Scott (Captain), Gary Cahill, Karen Carney, Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe, David James, Theo Walcott, Ellen White, Jack Wilshere, Ashley Cole.

Celebrities: Steven Bartlett, Bobby Brazier, Stuart Broad, Alex Brooker, Erin Doherty, Danny Dyer, Sir Mo Farah, Tom Grennan, Eddie Hearn, Tom Hiddleston, Paddy McGuinness, Miniminter, Sam Quek, Sam Thompson.

Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Soccer Aid 2024!

The huge annual charity match returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2019.

World XI have won the last FIVE Soccer Aid matches and tonight they will have the help of ex-Chelsea stars Eden Hazard, John Obi Mikel, Peter Cech and Michael Essien.

But England have some legends of their own with Joe Cole, Jill Scott, Karen Carney and Ashley Cole amongst the star-studded names involved.

Tonight’s huge event is all about raising money for Soccer Aid for Unicef which you can do HERE.