The World XI team has once again emerged victorious at Soccer Aid, beating England for the fifth consecutive time. The game started with England conceding a goal to Usain Bolt, but they managed to level the score with a goal from Asa Butterfield and took the lead with a goal from Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. However, Tottenham icon Robbie Keane scored two goals for the World XI, and Kem Cetinay sealed the deal with a record-breaking goal. The final score was England 2-4 World XI.
The match was broadcast live on ITV X and ITV 1, and the England XI team consisted of David James, Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corey, Jill Scott, Jack Wilshere, Tom Hiddlestone, Liam Payne, Jermain Defoe, and Tom Grennan. The World XI team included Ben Foster, Heather O’Reilly, Sam Clafin, Roberto Carlos, Mo Gilligan, Noah Beck, Patrice Evra, Masie Adam, Usain Bolt, Francesco Totti, and Hernan Crespo.
The game was played to raise funds for UNICEF, and the donation lines will remain open until Tuesday evening. The current figure stands at an impressive £14,619,005. Mauricio Pochettino’s World XI team was crowned the Soccer Aid champions, and the winning team received medals and a trophy.
The game saw some tired legs towards the end, but the World XI managed to find a way back into the game and secure their victory. The match also saw some injuries, with Michael Dawson coming off with a hamstring injury and Paul Scholes being substituted due to an injury after scoring a goal.
Overall, the game was an exciting event that raised funds for a good cause and showcased some impressive football skills.