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FA launch brand new tournament with former England stars fronting star-studded line-up

Published on April 28, 2025 at 09:55 PM

THE FA have launched a brand new tournament with several former England stars fronting a star-studded line-up.

All eyes will be on next month when and battle it out for the FA Cup.

Jermain Defoe presenting for Amazon Prime at a Premier League match.
Jermain Defoe is one of several ex-England stars heading up a new tournament
Ben Foster, Watford goalkeeper, applauding.
Ben Foster will also be involved in the FA’s new five-aside-tournament

But ahead of the crunch final, the FA and tournament sponsors Emirates have launched a brand new five-a-side football tournament.

Featuring four teams, the competition will take place at St George’s Park — the base of the FA and England’s football teams.

The teams will be made up of non-league stars, influencers and local community heroes.

But there are a slew of former aces involved, with each heading up a side.

57-time England striker and Tottenham icon Jermain Defoe will front one side.

While another will be led by eight-time England goalie Ben Foster.

Chelsea title winner Shaun Wright-Phillips will take charge of the third team.

While Newcastle hero Shola Ameobi is the fourth name getting involved.

Each side will represent an Emirates Flight Hub.

These include London, Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle.

Shaun Wright-Phillips speaking into a Premier League microphone.
Shaun Wright-Phillips will lead one of the sides
Jamie Redknapp, Shola Ameobi, and Kelly Cates at a Sky Sports broadcast.
Ex-Newcastle ace Shola Ameobi is also involved

Each one is also linked with a destination such as Indonesia, Dubai, Thailand and Cambodia.

And the tournament’s top scorer and best player could end up being gifted a flight to their team’s corresponding country as a reward.

A date for the competition is yet to be confirmed, but it will be streamed live on YouTube.

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