The World XI won their fifth straight Soccer Aid on Sunday, with former Love Island winner Kem Cetinay writing his name into the record books.
He scored the final goal of the game to secure a 4-2 victory for Mauricio Pochettino‘s side. It was his fifth Soccer Aid goal, more than any other player in the game’s history.
How much did Soccer Aid 2023 raise?
Soccer Aid raised £14,619,005 this year, meaning the game has now raised more than £90m for Unicef since it first launched in 2006.
Donations will remain open through Tuesday 13 June. You can find the online donation page here.
Oscar-winning actress and Unicef UK president, Olivia Colman, shared a video message on the Soccer Aid Twitter page, explaining the importance of donations.
UNICEF UK President, Olivia Colman, reminds us why we’re at Old Trafford tonight
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 11, 2023
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Every penny given tonight will make it possible for UNICEF to be there for children, even when the worst happens.@UNICEF_uk || #SoccerAid pic.twitter.com/n9M1jluWwp
“Wherever in the world the need is greatest, Unicef is there making sure children are protected, before during and after a crisis,” she said.
“Protecting children from the effects of war, disaster and disease, making sure every single child gets an education, whatever the chaos unfolding around them – and that’s exactly why we’re here tonight at Soccer Aid for Unicef.”
What happened in the game?
Captain Usain Bolt opened the scoring for the World XI, slotting in on the 24-minute mark before pulling out Marcus Rashford’s trademark celebration.
It meant they went into the break 1-0 up, but England struck back in the second half, with Sex Education star and Arsenal fan Asa Butterfield levelling with his very first touch of the game, thanks to an assist from Jack Wilshere.
Minutes later and England were ahead. Paul Scholes drilled home from long range in a moment that reminded everyone of his glory days for the real England side and Manchester United.
You love to see it! @KemCetinay
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 11, 2023
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But it was all too good to be true for England. Former Ireland captain Robbie Keane came off the bench and showed why he was such an ever-present in the Premier League through the 2000s. Keane scored twice to turn the game on its head, before a stunning solo effort from Cetinay, who streaked through the England defence after starting from inside his own half.
Cetinay called the moment “unreal” in his post-match interview, adding: “I thought I was going to fall over I was running so fast.”
This year’s Soccer Aid saw more female celebrity players taking part than ever before. Skippered by Lionesses legend and Euro 2022 Winner Jill Scott, Eni Aluko returned for England, and Heather O’Reilly returned for the Soccer Aid World XI, whilst ex-pros Karen Carney, Kaylyn Kyle, Izzy Christiansen and celebrity players Scarlette Douglas and Maisie Adam made their debuts.
Stormzy made his Soccer Aid debut as England co-manager alongside Harry Redknapp and Emma Hayes, with Robbie Williams, Vicky McClure, David Seaman and Zavon Hines making up the coaching team. They were up against the star-studded World XI management team made up of new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino and Martin Compston, with Daniel Bachmann, Jesus Perez, Robbie Keane and Mel C as coaches.
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