Houston hosts celebrity soccer gala

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An International Soccer Festival Celebrity Gala happening in Houston Sept. 29 will raise money for BlueCheck Ukraine, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and the International Soccer Festival.

The gala is 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Crystal Ballroom of The Rice. In 2027, the City of Houston will host the weeklong inaugural International Soccer Festival.

Keynote speakers for the gala are tech titan and philanthropist Jeff Hoffman and Liev Schreiber, Emmy Award and Tony Award-nominated actor and co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine.

Brazilian soccer star and legend “Ronaldinho” and U.S. Soccer Foundation Chief Executive Officer Ed Foster-Simeon are guest speakers at the gala. Former professional soccer player and international legend David Beckham will be providing an autographed Manchester United Jersey as one of the auction items for the gala.

Tickets range from $500 to $1,000 per supporter. Sponsorship packages starting at $25,000 are available at www.international-soccer-festival.com.

Jim Foreman

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