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Soccer Aid is an annual exhibition match between England and a World XI of celebrities and former professionals, raising money for UNICEF UK. The event started in 2006 and has been held at various stadiums in England, with the World XI leading the series 7–6.
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Soccer Aid for UNICEF is a celebrity football match created by Robbie Williams in 2006 to help children worldwide. The 2024 edition raised over £15 million and you can donate, sign up and follow the event on ITV and STV.
England take on the Soccer Aid World XI in an outrageous match at Stamford Bridge.
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Co-founded by pop star and Port Vale fan Robbie Williams in 2006, Soccer Aid centres on a football match inviting two squads of household names to face each other in a match. It took place every two years until 2018, when its enduring success saw it become an annual event, making even more money for charity. Soccer Aid is held for UNICEF, which pro...
Soccer Aid 2023 was an entertaining encounter at Old Trafford, where the Rest of the World side edged a six-goal thriller 4-2. A double from former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane helped secure a comeback victory and a fifth win on the bounce for the World XI. England were 2-1 up early in the second half after goals from acto...
On the pitch, the Rest of the World team has won seven times to the England team's five victories, although the hosts had been well ahead before their opponents' current run of five straight triumphs. England won five of the first seven meetings, and no game produced fewer than three goals before a 1-1 draw in 2020, when Wayne Rooney, Sam Allardyce...
An array of stars have taken part over the years, with Williams initially captaining the hosts against rival skipper Gordon Ramsay, the chef known for his hit TV series. Woody Harrelson, Will Ferrell and Gerard Butler have been among the Hollywood icons lured to lace up their boots, and some of the greatest athletes of all time — including Usain Bo...
So many hall-of-fame footballers have taken part in the match that there would be some debate over a list of the best. Maradona, who was named the best player of the 20th century in an official FIFA vote, is arguably number one, while Lothar Matthaus, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos are a few of the other World Cup winners to have be...
The game was first held at Old Trafford and took place there again in 2023, having previously been played there on all but four occasions. Wembley Stadium was the setting for the second edition. Chelsea's Stamford Bridge hosted the match in 2019, followed by Manchester City's Etihad Stadium in 2021 and West Ham United's London Stadium a year later.
Soccer Aid is an annual football game for UNICEF that features celebrities and former stars. Learn about the winners, scorers, venues and famous names from the 12 editions of the event.
Watch videos of the world's biggest celebrity football match, raising money for UNICEF. See highlights, interviews, challenges and more from Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF is a charity football match featuring celebrities and football legends at Stamford Bridge, London. The next edition will take place on Sunday 9 June 2024, with Usain Bolt, Eden Hazard, Dermot O'Leary and more in the line-up.
Jun 9, 2024 · England won their first Soccer Aid title since 2018 with a 6-3 victory over a World XI at Stamford Bridge. The game raised over £15m for UNICEF and featured former stars like Lampard, Cole, Hazard and Del Piero.
