A host of former Premier League players are set to play in a charity match to raise money for the children of Gaza.
Former Aston Villa star Anwar El Ghazi is championing the initiative and his team, made up of ex-players, will play the exhibition game in England on June 1.
Other confirmed players include former Manchester United midfielder Donny Van De Beek, ex-Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna and former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey.
Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffery Schlupp, former Spurs defender Younes Kaboul and Fulham star Adama Traore will also be in action.
The game kicks off at 15:00 local time (18:00 UAE time) at Barnet's The Hive stadium.
Ebadur Rahman, the CEO of event organiser Nujum Sports, said, "All children need to be protected and cared for no matter what their socioeconomic background, ethnicity, or faith. Our duty of care goes beyond borders, and we must act now to make sure our response is genuine, impactful, and urgent."
Daniel Munoz has fired Colombia into the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration.
Qatar's sports minister, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, and national team player Assim Madibo have visited Canada midfielder Ismael Kone to check on his health after he was injured during their World Cup game, the Qatar Football Association said on Wednesday.
Ante Budimir has guided Croatia to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Panama side in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, giving the Balkan side a crucial three points and eliminating the Central Americans on a night where the stakes were high for both sides.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston.
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