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Calum Best Is Hosting A Celebrity Charity Match In Tallaght Stadium

'My Tribute' is in aid of people affected by addiction Calum Best is the well known socialite son of the world's greatest footballer (admit it), George Best, who over the past few years has turned his life from negative to positive. The 33-year-old has banished his "demons" and now uses his businesses to help people do better in life. He works closely with UK-based charity NACOA (National Association for Children of Alcoholics). On August 31st, Best is hosting a 'My Tribute' game (3pm ko) where the Calum Best XI will take on a team selected by Brian McFadden in what will be a celebrity-packed fixture at Tallaght Stadium. All proceeds will go to NACOA & TDATF (Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Force). Other stars taking part include boxers Tony Bellew and Carl Frampton, James Argent of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) fame and Dan Osborne, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and TOWIE. Love Island stars Jack Fowler, Josh Denzel and Geordie Shore's Sam Gowland, along with English rapper, actor, television personality and former non-league footballer MC Harvey will also tog out.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Calum Milan Best (@mrcalumbest) on Aug 21, 2019 at 4:31am PDT Calum chats to Dermot and Dave about the fun day out where he hopes to raise much-needed funds and have a laugh with spectators. He also discusses his transformation saying, "I wasn't even an addict - I just enjoyed a party lifestyle". Organised by Sellebrity Soccer in association with South Dublin County Council and Shamrock Rovers, tickets are on sale now and cost €17 for adults, €12 for children with limited numbers of VIP tickets with access to the players’ lounge available for €40 on the Shamrock Rovers website. Check out the chat in full by pressing the play button on screen.    see more