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Manchester stars Paul Scholes and Anthony Crolla to kick off 24-hour marathon match in aid of those affected in the terror attack

Paul Scholes and Anthony Crolla will kick off a 24-hour marathon match in aid of those affected in last week’s terror attack.

The two Manchester stars are set to play as part of a fund-raising event at Curzon Ashton this Friday.

Twenty-two people, including children, were killed with tens of others injured after a bomb was detonated at the Manchester Arena last Monday following an Ariana Grande concert.

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes will kick-off a 24-hour marathon match
Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes will kick-off a 24-hour marathon match
Anthony Crolla will join Scholes in aid of those affected by the Manchester terror attack
Anthony Crolla will join Scholes in aid of those affected by the Manchester terror attack

And local football clubs are pitching together in a bid to raise money for victims, with the help of some famous faces.