COLE'S GOALS
When did Joe Cole retire from Premier League football? Meet the midfielder who’s participating in Soccer Aid 2024
Plus a look at what he's been up to since he stepped off the field
JOE Cole has had an incredible football career both on and off the pitch.
Here is everything you need to know about the former Chelsea star who is taking part in Soccer Aid 2024.
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Where is Joe Cole now?
After retirement in 2018, Cole took up a coaching role at Chelsea.
He is now working as a pundit on BT Sport.
The sports star also presents his own podcast The Joe Cole Cast, where he chats to other previous and current footballers.
So far he has interviewed Declan Rice, Wayne Bridge, and Rio Ferdinand.
Cole is regarded as one of the most talented English players of his generation and one of the most technically gifted English players of all time.
His football career started at West Ham United, breaking into the first team in January 1999.
There, he played more than 120 Premier League games over five seasons.
Cole left the club in the summer of 2003 after the club had been relegated to the Football League First Division, along with a number of other players.
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Joe then went on to sign for Chelsea.
He spent seven seasons at Chelsea, playing more than 280 games in all competitions and winning seven trophies, including three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a League Cup.
He left Chelsea on a free transfer in July 2010 to join Liverpool, a year later loaned him to Lille.
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After just one season he returned to Liverpool before re-joining West Ham in January 2013.
In June 2014, Cole signed for Aston Villa,.
He then joined Coventry City on loan in October 2015, joining on a permanent deal in January 2016.
Throughout his career, Joe was selected for the England squad at the 2002, 2006, and 2010 World Cups and Euro 2004.
What position will Joe Cole play in Soccer Aid 2024?
It has not yet been announced which position Cole will be playing.
Speaking about taking part in the charity fundraiser, he said: “It’s always nice to go back and play at Stamford Bridge.
We love doing it and most importantly it’s for a great cause
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“It always surprises me how popular it is. The kids love it, people tune in, it’s a real family occasion.
“It’s great to be part of and it’s just one of them things that’s a win-win all round for everybody.
"We love doing it and most importantly it’s for a great cause.”
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Who will manage Joe Cole's team in Soccer Aid 2024?
For the 2024 competition, the England side will have three co-managers.
Former Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has been appointed as one of them.
He will co-manage with Harry Redknapp and Robbie Williams.
Argentine Mauricio Pochettino will be leading the opposing Rest of the World team.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024?
Soccer Aid 2024 kicks off from Stamford Bridge on June 9.
The match will be available to watch for free on ITV and STV.
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England will hope to win after losing to World XI for the last five years.
Donate to Soccer Aid for UNICEF here: socceraid.org.uk/donate.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
Fans can't wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
England:
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
World XI:
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- YouTube Theo Baker