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.
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.
