Big Zuu scored a dramatic winner after Carlos Tevez grabbed four goals of his own as the World XI came from behind to beat England 5-4 to regain the Soccer Aid crown at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney marked his return to Old Trafford by giving England the lead inside five minutes and Toni Duggan doubled their lead shortly before half time with a composed finish from the former Lionesses.
Jermain Defoe added to England’s advantage after the break, and then scored England’s fourth to become the top scorer in Soccer Aid history. But Tevez, who famously moved from Manchester United to Manchester City and enjoyed playing the pantomime villain at Old Trafford, rattled off four goals in quick succession to level.
And with the match heading to penalties, YouTube star and TV presenter Big Zuu found the corner of the goal with a low shot past Paddy McGuinness to complete the comeback for the World XI. The annual match for children’s charity UNICEF raised over £15m.
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Soccer Aid 2025
- World XI beat England 5-4 to win Soccer Aid at Old Trafford
- England led 3-0 and 4-1 after goals from Rooney, Duggan and Defoe
- Carlos Tevez scored four goals to pull the World XI back level
- TV presenter Big Zuu then scored dramatic winner as World XI regained title
Carlos Tevez steals the show
22:40 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a night for former Manchester City and Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, who clearly enjoyed being back at Old Trafford and soaked up the boos that greeted his every touch.
He responded by scoring four goals, pointing to his ear and touching the name on the back of his shirt. Did Tevez realise this was a charity match? I’m not sure but it was great to watch. Soccer Aid heritage.
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Total raised for UNICEF
22:25 , Jamie BraidwoodRobbie Williams announces that this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match raised an incredible £15,280,163.
Soccer Aid was played to raise funds for UNICEF - with the goal of providing support for children around the world and contributing towards health care, clean water and vaccination projects.
Every donation up to £5m was doubled thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation.
World XI resume Soccer Aid dominance
22:10 , Jamie BraidwoodAs match-winner Big Zuu raises the Soccer Aid trophy, the World XI have now won five of the last six matches against England since 2018.
Angry Ginge named Player of the Match
21:56 , Jamie BraidwoodA remarkable match from Angry Ginge, who set up Jermain Defoe’s first, cleared David Trezeguet’s shot off the line, made a handful of big blocks and clearances, and almost started a fight with Carlos Tevez.
FULL TIME! Soccer Aid: England 4-5 World XI
21:53 , Jamie BraidwoodI don’t think there could have been a more popular scorer than Big Zuu.
FULL TIME! Soccer Aid: England 4-5 World XI
21:49 , Jamie BraidwoodBig Zuu scored a dramatic winner after Carlos Tevez grabbed four goals of his own as the World XI came from behind to beat England 5-4 to regain the Soccer Aid crown at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney marked his return to Old Trafford by giving England the lead inside five minutes and Toni Duggan doubled their lead shortly before half time with a composed finish from the former Lionesses.
Jermain Defoe added to England’s advantage after the break, and then scored England’s fourth to become the top scorer in Soccer Aid history. But Tevez, who enjoyed playing the pantomime villain at Old Trafford, rattled off four goals in quick succession to level.
And with the match heading to penalties, YouTube star Big Zuu found the corner of the goal with a low shot past Paddy McGuiness to complete the comeback for the World XI.
FULL TIME! Soccer Aid: England 4-5 World XI
21:47 , Jamie BraidwoodThe World XI win Soccer Aid again! Carlos Tevez turned the match around with four goals, before Big Zuu scored the winner from the bench!
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Soccer Aid: England 4-5 World XI
21:47 , Jamie Braidwood89 mins: Incredible. Where has Carlos Tevez been for the last five years? The man is incredible. He pulls down Aaron Lennon after the winger skipped past him and accepts the yellow card. He has played the Pantomime Villain to perfection.
Soccer Aid: England 4-5 World XI
21:43 , Jamie Braidwood84 mins: Moments before Zuu’s goal it looked as if Carlos Tevez was about to square up to AngryGinge after a late challenge from the streamer. But then there was a handshake and everyone was friends again.
GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL! Soccer Aid: England 4-5 World XI
21:41 , Jamie Braidwood83 mins: WHAT A TWIST! Big Zuu comes off the bench to fire the World XI in front! Tobi Brown wins the ball in the box and Big Zuu finds the near post with his left-footed finish! He does the Ronaldo celebration to the sound of ‘ZUUUU’ and World XI have come from behind to lead for the first time.
Soccer Aid: England 4-4 World XI
21:38 , Jamie Braidwood80 mins: OUCH. Leo Bonucci takes no prisoners as he crunches into former England captain Steph Houghton, leaving the defender needing some treatment on the pitch. Bonucci, the rock-hard Italian great, trots over to extend a hand to Houghton as she sits on the turf.
Soccer Aid: England 4-4 World XI
21:34 , Jamie Braidwood76 mins: OFF THE POST! Lovely play from Aaron Lennon again down the right. He pulls back the cross and finds Jack Wilshire, who sets the ball out from his feet and strikes the post with a clipped, curling effort. So close.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Soccer Aid: England 4-4 World XI
21:30 , Jamie BraidwoodCAAAAARLOOOOOOOOOOOOS TEVEZ! He’s running around Old Trafford like it’s his playground! Tevez skips past AngryGinge, rolls into the box, and beats Paddy McGuiness.
FOUR goals for Tevez. And he soaks up the boos from the Old Trafford crowd!!!!! The former Manchester City striker has been on a mission ever since that first goal.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Soccer Aid: England 4-3 World XI
21:27 , Jamie BraidwoodCARLOOOOOOS TEVEZ AGAIN! From the free-kick, Tevez gives Paddy McGuiness the eyes and curls his shot around the wall and into the corner. McGuiness gave Tevez a lot of net to aim for but he tucked it away well.
A hat-trick for Tevez and World XI are one back again.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Soccer Aid: England 4-2 World XI
21:23 , Jamie Braidwood64 mins: England are back in front! And it’s a record goal for Jermaine Defoe, who becomes the top scorer in Soccer Aid history! After World XI fail to clear, Defoe and Aaron Lennon exchange a clever one-two and Defoe pokes the finish into the corner. Excellent goal.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Soccer Aid: England 3-2 World XI
21:18 , Jamie Braidwood60 mins: OOOOOH! Carlos Tevez has changed the game in a couple of minutes! It’s a brilliant solo run from the Argentina international after beating AngryGinge to the ball. Phil Jagielka slips as Tevez weaves his way through and finishes past Paddy McGuiness.
Suddenly, it’s 3-2. Tevez puts his finger to his ear.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Soccer Aid: England 3-1 World XI
21:16 , Jamie BraidwoodWorld XI get one back through Carlos Tevez! England lose the ball cheaply playing out from the back and Robbie Keane sets up Tevez, who finds the finish into the bottom corner.
The former United and City striker makes his mark on his return to Manchester.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Soccer Aid: England 3-0 World XI
21:12 , Jamie BraidwoodA poacher’s finish from Jermain Defoe! Lurking at the back post from the corner, the striker hammers the finish into the net after AngryGinge gets the first touch.
There’s no stopping that and Defoe is now a goal away from becoming the all-time top scorer in Soccer Aid history.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
21:09 , Jamie Braidwood51 mins: Great defending! It looks like Lennon and Defoe are going to tear World XI apart here but Springbok legend Bryan Habana is back there to clear.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
21:06 , Jamie Braidwood48 mins: RED CARD?! Byrne almost goes from hero to zero. He races off his line and leaves his box to stop Defoe to the ball, but he used his hand after Defoe clipped it past him. It takes a generous decision from Rebecca Welsh to only show him a yellow card.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
21:05 , Jamie Braidwood47 mins: WHAT A SAVE! It should be 3-0! Turns out, Aaron Lennon is still so, so fast. He takes off down the wing and squares to Jermain Defoe, who is denied by celebrity goalkeeper Nicky Byrne. Bryne then gets up to deny Steven Bartlett too.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
21:01 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland’s Manchester United core ensured a one-sided first half against World XI at Old Trafford but will we see a response in the second half?
The restart is coming up, and Carlos Tevez and Leo Bonucci are coming on for the visitors.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
20:52 , Jamie BraidwoodDermot Kennedy not only played the first 45 minutes at Old Trafford but is now performing on the pitch during the half-time break.
Soccer Aid is being played to raise funds for UNICEF - with the goal of providing support for children around the world and contributing towards health care, clean water and vaccination projects.
You can donate here.- while every donation up to £5m will be doubled thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
20:44 , Jamie BraidwoodPlenty of firepower on both benches, including: Jermain Defoe, Paul Scholes, and Steven Bartlett and Carlos Tevez, Bryan Habana and Robbie Keane.
WATCH: Toni Duggan doubles England's lead
20:34 , Jamie BraidwoodIt was Ellen White last year - TonI Duggan ensures there’s another Lioness on the scoresheet in 2025.
WATCH: Wayne Rooney scores for England in Soccer Aid
20:23 , Jamie BraidwoodThe moment of the match so far as Wayne Rooney scores on his return to Old Trafford.
It gives England the lead at half-time.
Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
20:21 , Jamie BraidwoodHALF TIME!
England led the World XI 2-0 at the break, with two goals from Scousers and Evertonians. Wayne Rooney and Toni Duggan with the goals at the break.
World XI were not able to test the England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
GOOOOAAAAALL! Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
20:20 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a finish from Toni Duggan! The former Lioness shows Michael Carrick where to play the defence-splitting pass and then keeps her cool in front of goal to beat Van der Sar.
Lovely finish from the former Barcelona and England striker.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
20:16 , Jamie Braidwood42 mins: Substitutes: Mo Farah is on for England and immediately sets off on a casual jog down the wing.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
20:14 , Jamie Braidwood40 mins: Dermot Kennedy sets himself up with a nice touch on the edge of the box and sends a fizzing volley just over the bar. Would have been nice.
Trezeguet then fluffs a volley on the left foot.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
20:12 , Jamie Braidwood37 mins: CLOSE! Lovely break from Duggan as Rooney flips a first-time ball over the top to Wilshire. He takes on the volley but Van der Sar, just about, shovels wide of the post.
From the corner, Rooney has a look at an overhead kick but doesn’t get the same connection as Man City 2011.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
20:09 , Jamie Braidwood34 mins: Substitutes: Denise Lewis and Toni Duggan are on for England, while Hamraoui has gone close for World XI. Joe Hart remains untroubled in the England goal, however.
Tom Grennan does not hold back as he dives into a crunching challenge on Hamraoui.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
20:04 , Jamie Braidwood30 mins: Rooney faces up Vidic in the box but his old Manchester United team-mate wins the duel and comes away with the ball.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
20:01 , Jamie Braidwood26 mins: Wayne Rooney stands over a free-kick 25 yards out but smashes it straight into Noah Beck. England’s midfield of Michael Carrick, Jill Scott and Jack Wilshire, who all look like they could still be playing, are running the show so far.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:57 , Jamie Braidwood23 mins: Substitutes: Bella Ramsey is replaced by the Last Leg host Alex Brooker. Noah Beck is on for Asim Chaudhry for the World XI. Diamond is also replaced by Maisie Adam.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:55 , Jamie Braidwood20 min: ANGRYGINGE WITH THE GOALLINE CLEARANCE! David Trezeguet is through and lobs Joe Hart, but AngryGinge gets back to volley away off the line. He turns and celebrates to the crowd.
Fair play.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:52 , Jamie Braidwood17 mins: Rooney’s opener was the fastest goal in Soccer Aid history.
Tom Grennan makes a good run to the byline but his cut-back is cleared.
AngryGinge launches himself into a challenge on former France international Kheira Hamraoui but wins the ball cleanly.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:48 , Jamie Braidwood14 mins: Rivaldo drops into a pocket of space and looks to thread a ball through to Trezeguet but Tom Grennan cuts it out.
AngryGinge is looking very assured alongside Gary Neville in the England defence.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:46 , Jamie Braidwood11 mins: Gary Neville shows the first yard is always in the head as he races across to beat Diamond to a through pass.
The World XI have yet to threaten England - with star forwards Trezeguet and Rivaldo anonymous so far.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:44 , Jamie Braidwood9 mins: A delighted Wayne Rooney gets the 2025 Soccer Aid up and running.
The player-manager is denied by Vidic as a long ball is expertly cut out by the Serbian defender.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:41 , Jamie Braidwood8 mins: INJURY! Ouch. Tony Bellew looks in a lot of pain as he limps down the touchline, his left knee heavily strapped. This is a blow that he will not get up from.
Tom Grennan whistles a shot over the bar as England look to build up their fast start.
GOOOAAAALL!!! Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
19:39 , Jamie BraidwoodWAYNE ROONEY SCORES AT OLD TARFFORD AGAIN!
There’s a big mix-up between Edwin Van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic (Sir Alex would be furious).
But Rooney is there to finish into the empty net and he is mobbed by his team-mates.
England lead.
Soccer Aid: England 0-0 World XI
19:38 , Jamie Braidwood4 mins: CLOSE! Ramsey nips in on the halfway line and England break through Wilshire, who tees up Rooney on the edge of the box. It looks like a classic Manchester United counter-attack, but Richard Gadd is there to block.
Soccer Aid: England 0-0 World XI
19:37 , Jamie Braidwood2 mins: Bella Ramsey vs Tony Bellow and Nemanja Vidic is a frankly insane match-up down the left wing. But Ellie from the Last of Us has come through a lot worse, so.
The biggest cheer of the opening two minutes is for Louis Tomlinson, unsurprisingly. He cross is cleared.
Soccer Aid: England 0-0 World XI
19:34 , Jamie BraidwoodFALSE START. Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshire realise the ball is flat, so a replacement is quickly found. Off we go.
Soccer Aid: England 0-0 World XI
19:33 , Jamie BraidwoodKICK OFF!
The match ball is brought out by Sam Thompson, who has raised over £2m by running from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford ahead of this year’s Soccer Aid. He smiles and waves to the crowd as he places the match ball on the centre circle.
And away we go.
Soccer Aid: England vs World XI
19:30 , Jamie BraidwoodIn terms of celebrities, Louis Tomlinson and Bella Ramsey are the biggest stars in the England team starting the match from kick-off.
Soccer Aid: England vs World XI
19:27 , Jamie BraidwoodHere we go! Jill Scott leads out the England XI team, behind Robbie Williams. Nemanja Vidic leads out the World XI at his old stomping ground Old Trafford. Kick-off is next.
How to donate to UNICEF
19:20 , Jamie BraidwoodSoccer Aid is being played to raise funds for UNICEF - with the goal of providing support for children around the world and contributing towards health care, clean water and vaccination projects.
You can donate here.- while every donation up to £5m will be doubled thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation.
Why is Tony Bellew playing for World XI in Soccer Aid?
19:10 , Jamie BraidwoodBoxing star Tony Bellew will take to the pitch for Soccer Aid but once again lines up for the World XI against England.
The former cruiserweight world champion is a proud Liverpudlian and Everton fan but chooses to play for the World XI team.
The eligibility rules for Soccer Aid are not strict - and Tommy Fury also played for World XI in 2023 despite being born in Manchester.
World XI starting line-up
19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThere’s a Manchester United feel to the World XI defence as Nemanja Vidic lines up ahead of Edwin Van der Sar at Old Trafford.
The back-four is completed by former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell, actor Richard Gaad and former boxer Tony Bellew.
Former France international Kheira Hamraoui, comedian Asim Chaudhry, musician Dermot Kennedy and Livi Sheldon (Gladiator Diamond) are in midfield.
And how about this for a front two: David Trezeguet and Rivaldo, former World Cup winners with France and Brazil respectively.
England starting XI
18:45 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland starting XI
Joe Hart; Louis Tomlinson, Angry Ginge, Phil Jagielka, Tom Grennan; Jack Wilshire, Jill Scott, Michael Carrick; Bella Ramsey, James Nelson-Joyce; Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney leads the line at Old Trafford, with support from actors Bella Ramsey and James Nelson-Joyce. There’s a quality midfield trio of Jack Wilshire, Jill Scott and Michael Carrick, who will look to get their foot on the ball.
Angry Ginge joins Phil Jagielka in a staunch centre-back pair with pop stars Louis Tomlinson and Tom Grennan given shifts at full-back.
Joe Hart is in goal for the first half.
England end long run of World XI victories
18:30 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland defeated the World XI 6-3 at Stamford Bridge to win last year’s Soccer Aid, ending a run of five consecutive defeats in the charity match. Four of the last seven Soccer Aids have also gone to penalties.
2024: England 6-3 World XI
2023: World XI 4-2 England
2022: World XI 2-2 England (World XI won on penalties)
2021: World XI 3-0 England
2020: World XI 1-1 England (World XI won on penalties)
2019: World XI 2-2 England (World XI won on penalties)
2018: England 3-3 World XI (England won on penalties)
World XI announces last-minute arrival
18:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Brazilian Rivaldo, a 2002 World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner, will be playing for the World XI this evening.
He adds to a star-studded attacking line-up for the visitors at Old Trafford that also includes Carlos Tevez and David Trezeguet.
Sam Thompson completes charity run from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford for Unicef UK
18:00 , Jack RathbornEngland manager, coaches and players for Soccer Aid 2025
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:08 , Jack RathbornManager and coaches
Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
Tyson Fury (Boxer)
Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
Vicky McClure (Actor)
Goalkeeping coach: David James (Former footballer)
Players
Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
Alex Brooker (TV personality)
Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
Toni Duggan (Former footballer)
Sir Mo Farah (Former Olympian)
Angry Ginge (YouTuber)
Tom Grennan (Musician)
Bear Grylls (TV personality)
Joe Hart (Former footballer)
Steph Houghton (Former footballer)
Aaron Lennon (Former footballer)
Dame Denise Lewis (Olympic gold medallist)
Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
Gary Neville (Former footballer)
Sam Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality)
Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
Paul Scholes (Former footballer)
Jill Scott (Former footballer)
Sam Thompson (King of the Jungle)
Louis Tomlinson (Musician)
England train for Soccer Aid 2025
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World XI coaches and players for Soccer Aid 2025
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:09 , Jack RathbornManagers/coaches
Peter Schmeichel (Former footballer)
Players
Noah Beck (Actor)
Tony Bellew (Boxer)
Leonardo Bonucci (Former footballer)
Tobi Brown (Sideman star)
Martin Compston (Actor)
Richard Gadd (Actor/comedian)
Bryan Habana (Rugby)
Dermot Kennedy (Musician and halftime performer)
Harry Kewell (Former footballer)
Kaylyn Kyle (Former footballer)
Gorka Marquez (Strictly)
Nadia Nadim (Footballer)
Livi Sheldon (Diamond from Gladiators)
Carlos Tevez (Former footballer)
Edwin van der Sar (Former footballer)
Nemanja Vidic (Former footballer)
Billy Wingrove (Freestyle footballer)
Big Zuu (Musician and TV personality)
World XI train for Soccer Aid 2025
17:00 , Jack Rathborn
Tyson Fury on managing England at Soccer Aid 2025
16:45 , Jack RathbornFury said: “England manager! Who would ever have thought it!?
"I have had some big fights in my career and the prospect of leading my England team to victory this June fills me with just as much excitement as any heavyweight fight!
"Everyone knows that I am a huge Manchester United fan too, so it’s even more special for me that the game is at Old Trafford this year – and I get to manage one of my heroes, Wayne Rooney!
"How can we lose!? The work UNICEF does all around the world is so special and so important.
"I really hope that you can come along and support us this summer.”
England snap five-year losing streak to claim Soccer Aid 2024
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:08 , Jack RathbornEngland triumphed 6-3 over the World XI last year at Stamford Bridge with Lionesses legend Ellen White and Steven Bartlett’s double proving decisive.
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard starred for the World XI and scored on his return to the Bridge.
But the management trio Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp and Robbie Williams inspired a first win in six years with the overall score 7-6 now to the World XI since the event’s inception in 2006.
Meet the England and World XI line-ups for Unicef UK charity match
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:33 , Jack RathbornEngland look strong for this year’s edition of Soccer Aid with a good selection of high-quality former footballers, such as Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Michael Carrick and Jack Wilshere, while Tom Grennan has always proven effective as one of the celebrities.
Fans can look to Wayne Rooney in the dugout, alongside Tyson Fury, which should inspire the players on the Old Trafford turf.
Other celebrities include One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson and actress Bella Ramsey.
When is Soccer Aid 2025 and how can I watch?
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:12 , Jack RathbornWhen and where is Soccer Aid 2025?
Soccer Aid 2025 will be played on Sunday 15 June at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, with kick-off set for 7:30pm BST.
How can I watch Soccer Aid 2025 on TV and is there a live stream?
You can watch Soccer Aid 2025 live on ITV1 and ITVX will have you covered for a live stream on mobile devices. Coverage starts at 6pm BST.
