David Beckham offers fans chance to play against him in five-a-side charity match

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' to help feed vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic
Tom Doyle23 April 2020

With no actual football to enjoy, chances are that you’ve already picked your fair share of hypothetical fantasy five-a-side teams... but David Beckham is going one step further.

The former England captain is giving fans the chance to play against him in a five-a-side charity match as part of a prize to raise funds to help feed vulnerable people during the Covid-19 crisis.

Beckham’s offer is part of the ‘All In Challenge’ in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities.

Along with getting a chance to form a team to play with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, the winner will have lunch with Beckham (and his team-mates) and watch an Inter Miami match from the owner’s suite in LA.

In a video released on Instagram, Beckham also challenged his former clubs United, Real and PSG to join in the charity effort.

The winner will be chosen from a raffle with fans able to purchase 10 entries for $10.

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MLS is also offering up a one-off prize with a fan getting a chance to replace commissioner Don Garber’s name on the game ball when the league returns to action and on the 2021 MLS All-Star game ball, which also includes a VIP All-Star weekend trip.

A number of high-profile athletes have stepped up to join the cause, including six-times Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, who is offering tickets to his first home game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dinner and/or a workout plus his game jersey and cleats.

Other prizes include batting practice and dinner with New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, a chance to play in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game or appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Additional reporting by Reuters.

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