Soccer Aid 2016 is a highly anticipated charity match and we’ve been keeping up with all of the updates during this week’s training on social media. Day 1 brought a lot of laughs, some initiation, and some humbling moments for all of the players on both the England and the Rest of the World teams.
The teams were anxious to get on the field to start practicing, and the fans were anxious to see it; the week of training for Soccer Aid has given fans so many incredible photos, videos, and social media posts of all the team members up to this point enjoying one another’s company, having some drinks and banter, and more importantly – experiencing this special opportunity and enjoying it to the fullest.
Day 2 brought some press to the training field for interviews and photo opportunities for the England and Rest of the World teams. In the clips published online so far, there were laughs, some friendly smack talking (all in good humor) and opportunities to see the players and the respect they have for both Soccer Aid and Unicef.
With Soccer Aid only happening every two years, the match is not just incredibly exciting for fans, but for the players as well!
? Your #ROW team. Cheese! ? #SoccerAid pic.twitter.com/ontt08RkPq
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 3, 2016
? Your England #SoccerAid 2016 team! ? pic.twitter.com/2hGRXfLUT7
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 3, 2016
The team photos look ultra serious and very professional, as does a lot of their practice time – but during some of the interviews, you can see the fun and banter between the teams, and get a glimpse of how much they’re truly enjoying this.
For fans of all the celebrities involved, it’s been awesome to see the clips and photos of the teams, for fans of One Direction – it’s been indescribable to see Louis and Niall and see the pair as we all miss them, happy and doing something they love.
Not only did we see the lads preparing for their match, we got previews of their suits for the big day and we have to admit, we were – and still are – proper speechless about them.
The countdown is on and there are less than 24 hours now until Soccer Aid. After seeing both incredible teams out on the field, playing their hearts out, we’re wishing luck to both sides and thanking our lucky stars for the lovely views into the time they’ve spent together. Seeing Niall and Louis get to pal around again, and seeing how much they brighten the lives of everyone (not just their fans) is truly an incredible sight to see.
https://twitter.com/OfficialWithHL/status/738730673754759168
https://twitter.com/OfficialWithHL/status/738734070193098752
Plus, when will we see this level banter again?
What was your favorite part of Soccer Aid practice week? Tweet us at @CelebMix1D and let us know!