Lee Mack's attempts to try to get match fit for 'Soccer Aid' will be the subject of a new documentary.
Lee Mack
The 53-year-old comedian's new show, 'Lee Mack’s Road to Soccer Aid', will follow his journey as he tries to get in shape to play in the charity football match at Manchester City’s Eithad Stadium on September 4th.
Lee has missed three penalties in three consecutive 'Soccer Aid' games.
In the 60-minute programme, he will meet some famous friends and sporting legends during his journey who will help him try to achieve his dream of scoring a spot kick in the match.
Lee will also find out more about the lives that have been changed by the work of UNICEF.
Also in 'Soccer Aid' week, Freddie Flintoff will host 90-minute special 'On Yer Bike for Soccer Aid'.
The former cricketer-turned-TV presenter joined by cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins for the show, which will see eight celebrities take to the saddle for an epic challenge.
Split into two teams of four, England versus the World, they will go head-to-head over three cycling legs, all set in rural Yorkshire.
'Soccer Aid' players this year include Usain Bolt, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Paddy McGuinness, Sir Mo Farah, Ore Oduba, Joel Dommett, Liv Cooke, Roman Kemp and Chunkz.
Former footballers Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp will also take part.
Harry Redknapp returns as manager of the Soccer Aid World XI FC, while Micah Richards and David Seaman will join the England coaching team with Sven-Goran Eriksson as England manager.
Former England captain David Beckham, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, will also be in attendance and will present the trophy to the winning team on the night.
Dermot O’Leary returns to host the TV coverage, and he will be joined by new touchline reporter Alex Scott and pundit Maya Jama.
The 'Soccer Aid for UNICEF' match will air live on ITV and STV and via ITV Hub on 4th September 2021.
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