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Since 2002, the annual match between the league champions and the FA Cup winners has been known as the Community Shield
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A match between the reigning champions of England's top division and the FA Cup holders was first played in 1908, with Manchester United beating Queens Park Rangers at the second attempt. Since then, this format has been used to mark the start of the domestic season while also raising money for charity. Proceeds from the game are distributed to the 124 clubs that compete in the FA Cup from the first round onwards to be given to charities and initiatives of their choice. VIDEO: EA FC 25 Upgrades: slip passes, dribbling, pass accuracy, professional fouls The competition was called the Charity Shield up until 2002, when it was renamed the Community Shield. This change came about because the FA had failed to meet the standards outlined in the UK's charity law by not informing ticket holders exactly how charities would benefit. When announcing the new name, FA spokesman Adrian Bevington said: "We want to ensure that good causes continue to receive financial support from football through the FA Community Shield. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. "Additionally, we want to see individuals who are some of the game's real heroes receive recognition for their great work. " Man United are the most successful club in the history of the competition, winning it a record 21 times. Their last success was in 2016 when Jose Mourinho's side beat Leicester City 2-1, with Jesse Lingard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the scoresheet. On Saturday, bragging rights will be at stake as Man United face their local rivals Man City in a repeat of May's FA Cup final. They were able to spring a surprise at Wembley that day and will be hoping to do the same again in the Community Shield. MANCHESTER UNITED Manchester United given green light to close Frenkie De Jong deal: report MANCHESTER CITY Striker in talks with PSG as sensational Kylian Mbappe replacement IN THE MAG Season Preview! 140 teams rated PLUS 51 things we’re excited for in 2024/25, Kudus, Cech, Schmeichel, Grobbelaar and more! Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Sean Cole is a freelance journalist. He has written for Four Four Two, BBC Sport and When Saturday Comes among others. A Birmingham City supporter and staunch Nikola Zigic advocate, he once scored a hat-trick at St. Andrew’s (in a half-time game). He also has far too many football shirts and spends far too much time reading the Wikipedia pages of obscure players. 'Erik ten Hag DOES have the players at Manchester United to play the style he wants to - it's just an attitude thing' says Dutch coach Every time the British transfer record has been broken in the Premier League era 'Are they going to run through brick walls to help Enzo Fernandez? I don’t think they will': Chelsea told to cut losses after racist song Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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