How much has Soccer Aid raised so far?

£13,014,769
Manchester, Saturday 4 September – Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV, STV and the ITV hub this evening from the Etihad Stadium, has raised a record-breaking £13,014,769 so far for UNICEF’s vital work keeping children around the world, happy, healthy and able to play.

What was the Soccer Aid score?

The World XI beat England 3-0 in Soccer Aid 2021. Kem Cetinay scored two with comedian Lee Mack grabbing the third for World XI from close range. Mack hadn’t scored in the Soccer Aid event before despite playing in the past for England. It appears he switched sides due to Irish heritage qualifying him for the World XI.

Why is Jonathan Wilkes not in Soccer Aid?

He was eventually dropped from the team due to, as he says, his unwillingness to “eat, sleep and breathe football”. Jonathan married his Nikki Wheeler in 2004 and they have a son named Mickey.

Will Soccer Aid 2021 be televised?

In 2021, Soccer Aid for Unicef will be shown live on ITV from 6.30pm on Saturday 4 September.

How does Soccer Aid make money?

Soccer Aid is a British charity annual (formerly biennial) event that has raised over £38 million in aid of UNICEF UK, through ticket sales and donations from the public.

Why is Soccer Aid so successful?

This amount was raised thanks to the generous support of the UK public, ITV and STV viewers, and the UK government who have matched all donations so far up to £3 million, doubling the difference made to children’s lives. This figure has smashed all previous records for money raised on the night.

Why did Lee Mack rest of the world?

But it seems the reason may be due to his Irish heritage. Lee Mack, appeared on the BBC One show ‘Who Do You Think You Are? ‘ in 2018. In the show, which follows celebrities as they trace their family trees, Lee delves into his Irish heritage hence why he has appeared on the World XI team.

Who started Soccer Aid with Robbie Williams?

Jonathan Wilkes
The televised event is a friendly-style football match between two teams, England and the Soccer Aid World XI (formerly Rest of the World (ROW) until 2018), composed of celebrities and former professional players representing their countries. Soccer Aid was initiated in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes.

Why is Soccer Aid at Etihad?

The money raised from this year’s game could help UNICEF deliver 2billion COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers, social workers and teachers around the world – the people children rely on – and help children get back to school, beat malnutrition, and get the healthcare they need today and long after the …

Where is Soccer Aid 2022 played?

the London Stadium
12 June 2022 Soccer Aid is coming to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! (And it promises to be the best Soccer Aid yet). Usain Bolt makes his return as captain of the Soccer Aid World XI team, competing at the London Stadium ten years on from his gold medal heroics at London 2012.