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How much money did Soccer Aid 2023 raise for UNICEF?


SOCCER AID 2023 has sadly come to an end but World XI will be delighted after beating England at Old Trafford.

Tottenham icon Robbie Keane was the star of the show as his double inspired the visitors to a hard-fought win.

Robbie Keane inspired World XI to a huge win at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters

And it meant that World XI have now beaten England FIVE times in a row.

However, the scoreline wasn’t the most important thing tonight as Soccer Aid is all about raising money for UNICEF.

And SunSport has the final figures of how much was donated this year.

How much money did Soccer Aid 2023 raise for UNICEF?

At full-time, it was announced that Soccer Aid 2023 raised a staggering £14,619,005.

The money raised from the huge annual charity match could help UNICEF fight malnutrition, keep children safe in times of crisis, and get them back to school.

UNICEF has also stated that funds raised could also help provide vaccines against preventable diseases such as polio so all children can grow up happy and able to play.

Who was involved in Soccer Aid 2023?

There was a fantastic mixture of celebrities and professional footballers in both squads.

England management: Stormzy, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, David Seaman.

England squad: Jill Scott (Captain), David James (GK), Paddy McGuinness (GK) Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack WilshereJermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry, Danny Dyer, Asa Butterfield, Tom Huddlestone and Liam Payne.

World XI management: Mauricio Pochettino, Martin Compston, Melanie C and Robbie Keane.

World XI squad: Usain Bolt (Captain), Ben Foster (GK), Patrice Evra, Nani, Kem Cetinay, Roberto Carlos, Francessco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta, Leon Edwards, Sam Claflin, Hernan Crespo, Niko, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Noah Beck and Tommy Fury.



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