David Beckham is launching a new alternative live broadcast for the UEFA Champions League called `Beckham and Friends Live`. This exclusive show will air on Paramount+.
`Beckham and Friends Live` is set to debut during the second legs of the Champions League semifinals. This includes the match between Inter and Barcelona on Tuesday and Arsenal facing Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Both games promise excitement, following dramatic first legs where Inter and Barcelona are tied 3-3 and PSG holds a narrow 1-0 lead over Arsenal.
The broadcasts will take place at CBS Sports` studio in London and will be hosted by Kate Scott, known for hosting the UEFA Champions League Today show. Beckham is also scheduled to be on-site at Munich`s Allianz Arena for the Champions League final on May 31, accompanied by a different set of friends.
How to Watch `Beckham and Friends Live`
To catch `Beckham and Friends Live`, tune into Paramount+. The broadcasts are scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
Guests for Inter vs. Barcelona (Tuesday)
For the semifinal second leg between Inter and Barcelona on Tuesday, Beckham will be joined in the London studio by Oscar-nominated actor Stanley Tucci and acclaimed director Guy Ritchie. Tucci, an appropriate guest considering Inter is the last Italian team remaining, is also the host of the Emmy-winning food documentary `Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy`. Guy Ritchie, a longtime friend of Beckham, even cast him in a small role in his 2017 adventure film `King Arthur: Legend of the Sword`. Ritchie`s rooting interest may be elsewhere, as he supports Chelsea, a team that did not qualify for this season`s Champions League.
Guest for Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal (Wednesday)
Comedian James Corden is set to join David Beckham for Wednesday`s Champions League game featuring Paris Saint-Germain against Arsenal. Corden and Beckham also share a friendship, notably highlighted by Corden`s prank before Beckham`s LA Galaxy statue was unveiled six years ago. While Beckham might be supporting his former club, PSG, during this match, Corden may also be neutral, as he supports West Ham United, a team that has never competed in the Champions League.
Benedict Kingsley