Soccer Aid 2021: David Beckham arrives at celebrity charity match in Manchester 

Soccer Aid 2021: David Beckham arrives at celebrity charity match in Manchester 
Soccer Aid 2021: David Beckham arrives at celebrity charity match in Manchester 

He's the UK's most famous footballer and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

And David Beckham looked smart in a black suit as he led the arrivals at Soccer Aid 2021 in Manchester on Saturday night.

The retired sporting star, 46, cut a suave figure in the dark two piece which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and red tie. 

Legend: David Beckham looked smart in a black suit as he led the arrivals at Soccer Aid 2021 in Manchester on Saturday night

Legend: David Beckham looked smart in a black suit as he led the arrivals at Soccer Aid 2021 in Manchester on Saturday night

He completed his look with a pair of shiny black shoes and showed off his dyed blonde hair as he made his way down the blue carpet into the famous Etihad Stadium.

Meanwhile inside the venue the celebrity team were prepping themselves for the big match in a pre-play meeting.

The likes of singer Olly Murs, former TOWIE star Mark Wright, footballer Wayne Rooney and Jamie Redknapp looked anxious as they listened to their coaches final words ahead of kick off.  

Here we go: Meanwhile inside the venue the celebrity team were prepping themselves for the big match in a pre-play meeting (pictured are Olly Murs and Mark Wright)

Here we go: Meanwhile inside the venue the celebrity team were prepping themselves for the big match in a pre-play meeting (pictured are Olly Murs and Mark Wright) 

Famous faces: The likes of singer Olly Murs, former TOWIE star Mark Wright, footballer Wayne Rooney and Jamie Redknapp looked anxious as they listened to their coaches final words ahead of kick off

Famous faces: The likes of singer Olly Murs, former TOWIE star Mark Wright, footballer Wayne Rooney and Jamie Redknapp looked anxious as they listened to their coaches final words ahead of kick off

Other players such as Love Island's Kem Cetinay, runner Usain Bolt and X Factor's James Arthur were all present in the meeting.

This years Soccer Aid had been plagued by Covid and injury.  

Joel Dommett has stepped in as the Soccer Aid goalkeeper to replace injured Paddy McGuinness who has been forced to pull out of Saturday night's match.

Stars: Other players such as Love Island's Kem Cetinay, runner Usain Bolt (far right), Joel Dommett (centre) and X Factor's James Arthur were all present in the meeting

Stars: Other players such as Love Island's Kem Cetinay, runner Usain Bolt (far right), Joel Dommett (centre) and X Factor's James Arthur were all present in the meeting

Rivals: Usain Bolt of World XI and Gary Neville of England pose for a photo together ahead of the match

Rivals: Usain Bolt of World XI and Gary Neville of England pose for a photo together ahead of the match 

The presenter, 36, - who was due to play on pitch anyway - will step up to the goalie position after Paddy, 48, had to bow out due to a problem with his leg. 

Paddy's untimely injury isn't the only setback to the game, with Roman Kemp being forced to withdraw at the final hour after testing positive for Covid on Friday, reportedly leaving the whole competition in jeopardy. 

Taking to Instagram to announce he would replace Paddy, Joel wrote: 'So @mcguinness.paddy is injured - I'm in goal for @socceraid.. I'm gonna leap everywhere and do that thing where they catch the ball and shout at everyone.  

Sporting star: Kem Cetinay of World XI looked in the zone as he prepared to head out onto the pitch

Sporting star: Kem Cetinay of World XI looked in the zone as he prepared to head out onto the pitch 

Exciting: Jamie Redknapp looked in high spirits as he clapped during the meeting as Wayne Rooney sat behind him

Exciting: Jamie Redknapp looked in high spirits as he clapped during the meeting as Wayne Rooney sat behind him

A source told MailOnline on Saturday: 'Despite a few sets backs, the England and World XI teams are raring to go.  

'There were a few nerves this morning over breakfast but most of the players just can't wait to step out in front of the sell out crowd of 50,000.

'Joel has stepped up and will be putting on his goal keeping gloves after Paddy's injury. Having never played in goal this could make for an interesting second half!

Anticipation: Fans outside the stadium wait for the players to arrive before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021 match

Anticipation: Fans outside the stadium wait for the players to arrive before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021 match

All smiles: The stars will take to the pitch for a friendly match alongside former professional footballers

All smiles: The stars will take to the pitch for a friendly match alongside former professional footballers

'He is hosting the NTA's live next Thursday so everyone hoping he gets through unscathed.'    

Later on Saturday, Joel shared a selfie after training with former England goalkeeper David Seaman and wrote:  'One of these guys is a goal keeper and one is David Seaman...THAT HAND SIZE THO!'

Taking to Instagram on Saturday afternoon, Paddy said he was 'gutted' to not be joining a host of stars and former footballers set to take part in the charity match.   

Final tips: The group of players listened on as they prepared for the highly-anticipated match

Final tips: The group of players listened on as they prepared for the highly-anticipated match 

Kind: The money raised from this year's game will help UNICEF fight back against the Covid-19 pandemic by helping to deliver 2 billion vaccines worldwide

Kind: The money raised from this year's game will help UNICEF fight back against the Covid-19 pandemic by helping to deliver 2 billion vaccines worldwide

Paddy wrote: 'Gutted! For the first time ever I'm having to pull out of @socceraid due to injury. 

'Tore my lateral meniscus and it's not something that can be sorted with

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