Soccer Aid 2025 Charity Match Raises Millions at Old Trafford

Soccer Aid 2025 is the latest edition of the annual charity football match held at Old Trafford, pitting England against a World XI team to raise funds for Unicef UK. The event, founded by Robbie Williams in 2006, has raised over £106 million to support UNICEF's global programs for children. The England team features former football stars like Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, and Jill Scott, alongside celebrities including Louis Tomlinson, Bear Grylls, and Tom Grennan, with management by Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury. The World XI, managed by former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, includes notable players such as Carlos Tevez, Leonardo Bonucci, and Nemanja Vidic, as well as celebrities like Tony Bellew and Noah Beck. The competition remains close, with the World XI leading the series 7-6, and England aiming to even the score in this spirited event. ITV is broadcasting the match live, featuring entertainment such as a halftime show by Dermot Kennedy and presentation by Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott.