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Lauren Del Fabbro

Carlos Tevez inspires Soccer Aid comeback win

Carlos Tevez Soccer Aid Soccer the World XI England Unicef
  • The World XI defeated England 5-4 in a dramatic Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford, regaining the crown.
  • Carlos Tevez scored four goals for the World XI, sparking a comeback after England took an early lead; Big Zuu scored the winning goal for the World XI.
  • Wayne Rooney and Toni Duggan scored for England, with Jermain Defoe becoming the top scorer in Soccer Aid history with two goals.
  • Sam Thompson, despite an earlier injury, played the final minutes of the Soccer Aid charity match after raising over £2 million for Unicef through a 260-mile challenge.
  • Robbie Williams announced the match raised over £15 million for UNICEF, supporting healthcare, clean water, and vaccination projects for children worldwide.

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Sam Thompson joins final minutes of Soccer Aid charity match as England player

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