Soccer Aid 2025 Raises Over £15 Million for UNICEF

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Millions of pounds were raised for charity as celebrities and footballing legends took to the pitch at Old Trafford for the annual Soccer Aid match. This year's event saw a star-studded lineup, including Wayne Rooney, Tyson Fury, and Louis Tomlinson, come together to raise funds for UNICEF. The match, which took place on June 15, saw the World XI emerge victorious after a tense 5-4 win, with TV presenter Big Zuu scoring the winning goal.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Soccer Aid 2025 match raised just over £15 million for UNICEF, with £2m of the total coming from Sam Thompson's Match Ball Mission challenge.
  • The match brought together a star-studded lineup, including Wayne Rooney, Tyson Fury, Louis Tomlinson, and Jill Scott, among others.
  • The World XI team emerged victorious after a 5-4 win, with TV presenter Big Zuu scoring the winning goal.
  • The match was held at Old Trafford on June 15, with 70,000 fans in attendance.
  • The event has been held annually since its inception, with previous years' matches raising significant amounts for charity.
  • Winnie Mann and Vicky McClure also participated in the event.
  • James Nelson-Joyce scored a goal for the England team.
  • Alex Scott presented during the event.

Statistics:

  • The 2025 Soccer Aid match raised £15,049,615 for UNICEF.
  • Sam Thompson's Match Ball Mission challenge contributed £2m to the total.
  • The match saw 70,000 fans in attendance at Old Trafford.
  • The World XI team emerged victorious after a 5-4 win.
  • Big Zuu scored the winning goal for the World XI team.
  • The match was part of an annual charity event, with Socceraid.com. reporting over £100,000,000 previously raised.

Sources:

  • (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/whats-on/soccer-aid-2025-line-up-england-world-xi-teams-5174898)
  • (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/whats-on/soccer-aid-2025-charity-match-result-explained-5177694)