Soccer Aid 2019: Rita Ora puts on a very glam appearance ahead of her halftime performance

Rita Ora led the celebs at London’s Stamford Bridge on Sunday night as Soccer Aid 2019, in aid of Unicef, kicked off with an a-list crowd in attendance. 

Team England took on World XI for Soccer Aid in the eighth edition of the tournament, and while the likes of Robbie Williams and Marvin Humes were on the pitch, there was plenty of celeb support in the crowds, including Rita who will sing at halftime.

The singer looked gorgeous, if a little cold, in a white suit jacket and shorts as she was interviewed pitchside before the match kicked off.  

A-list: Rita Ora led the glam celebs at London’s Stamford Bridge on Sunday night as Soccer Aid 2019 kicked off with an a-list crowd in attendance

The chart-topper flashed her legs in tight white shorts teamed with an oversizeds jacket and plenty of bling for her night at Stamford Bridge. 

She joined a host of stars on camera, including Countdown favourite Rachel Riley who provided some pre-match commentary with host Dermot O’Leary.

The TV star, who is expecting her first child, looked gorgeous in a floral print top and tight skinny jeans for her moment in the spotlight. 

VIP: The singer looked gorgeous, if a little cold, in a white suit jacket and shorts as she was interviewed pitchside before the match kicked off

VIP: The singer looked gorgeous, if a little cold, in a white suit jacket and shorts as she was interviewed pitchside before the match kicked off

Sports fan: The star, who is a Unicef UK ambassador, looked right at home as she shared a chat with Dermot O'Leary

Sports fan: The star, who is a Unicef UK ambassador, looked right at home as she shared a chat with Dermot O’Leary

Rita opened up about her emotional and ‘special’ visit to her native Kosovo as part of her work as a Unicef UK ambassador ahead of Sunday’s charity match. 

The singer, 28, who left the country as a baby when her family were forced to flee from conflict, said travelling to her birthplace and meeting youths who had been helped by the charity ‘meant everything to her’.  

Rita said: ‘Meeting children and families in the country where I was born was so special and seeing firsthand the work Unicef does to support them has made me more determined than ever to utilise my position to support and campaign. 

Glam: Countdown star Rachel Riley, who is expecting her first child, also joined Dermot on the pitch for a chat

Glam: Countdown star Rachel Riley, who is expecting her first child, also joined Dermot on the pitch for a chat

Say cheese! Dermot O'Leary, James Nesbitt, Rachel and Blake Harrison all posed for a selfie

Say cheese! Dermot O’Leary, James Nesbitt, Rachel and Blake Harrison all posed for a selfie

Selfie time! Rachel was keen to get the best angle as she pulled the stars in for another snap

Selfie time! Rachel was keen to get the best angle as she pulled the stars in for another snap

Smile! Next up it was Soccer Aid regular James' turn to take control of the camera

Smile! Next up it was Soccer Aid regular James’ turn to take control of the camera

‘My family left Kosovo because of conflict in search of safety and better opportunities for the future. Today, it’s amazing to see Kosovo is at peace and children have much better access to quality healthcare and education.’ 

The star saw first-hand how the charity’s campaign has improved children’s health and education.

Rita spent time meeting young people and their families, including a teenager whose dad died when she was a child, before her mother was diagnosed with cancer.

Pre match analysis: Cold Feet star James and Inbetweeners actor Blake gave their take on the match

Pre match analysis: Cold Feet star James and Inbetweeners actor Blake gave their take on the match 

Hollywood power! Tom Hanks, fresh from the European Toy Story 4 premiere in London earlier in the day, took to the pitch before the match

Time for a kickabout? The US star seemed keen to join the World team

Hollywood power! Tom Hanks, fresh from the European Toy Story 4 premiere in London earlier in the day, took to the pitch before the match 

They mean business! Good Morning Britain presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid went head to head, with Piers the World XI Assistant Manager, and Susanna the same title for England

They mean business! Good Morning Britain presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid went head to head, with Piers the World XI Assistant Manager, and Susanna the same title for England

All star: Piers was in great spirits as he sat with Susanna, England's manager Sam Allardyce and World's Manager Harry Redknapp

All star: Piers was in great spirits as he sat with Susanna, England’s manager Sam Allardyce and World’s Manager Harry Redknapp 

Stepping up! Susanna, a huge football fan, suited up for her big night in charge of the England team

Stepping up! Susanna, a huge football fan, suited up for her big night in charge of the England team

Rita said: ‘I had the honour of visiting 19-year-old Antigona who lives in a rural area outside the capital, Prishtina. 

‘Her dad died when she was very young and then her mother got cancer, so she had to drop out of school to look after her siblings and missed out on an education. 

‘Antigona married at the age of 16 and she now has two daughters, who she wants to give the opportunities she never had. 

Always time for a snap: Piers was keen to capture the night on his phone

Always time for a snap: Piers was keen to capture the night on his phone 

Sam Allardyce will manage England with the assistance of Good Morning Britain presenter Susan Reid whilst Harry Redknapp will be in the dugout for World XI with GMB presenter Piers Morgan assisting him.

Among the star-studded lineup which will see actors, musicians, TV personalities and sport celebrities participate will also be Olympians Mo Farah and Usain Boltwho will captain England and World XI, respectively.

Ready for it? One Direction star Niall Horan looked a little nervous as he arrived at the ground

Ready for it? One Direction star Niall Horan looked a little nervous as he arrived at the ground

England team: Comedian Lee Mack and ex TOWIE star Mark Wright led the England team off the coach

England team: Comedian Lee Mack and ex TOWIE star Mark Wright led the England team off the coach

World Team: Usain Bolt had the crowd clapping and chanting as he arrived

World Team: Usain Bolt had the crowd clapping and chanting as he arrived

Ready for the match: JLS singer and TV star Marvin Humes was suited and booted

Ready for the match: JLS singer and TV star Marvin Humes was suited and booted 

 

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