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Soccer Aid LIVE: Defoe, Angry Ginge and Joe Marler star in England’s win over World XI

England 3-2 World XI: A record-breaking double from Jermaine Defoe, a player-of-the-match display from Angry Ginge and key saves from Joe Marler helped the hosts reclaim the Soccer Aid title

The Independent UK · May 31

Robbie Williams to perform Soccer Aid half-time show for its 20th anniversary

The former Take That star co-founded the fundraising event which has raised more than £121 million.

Evening Standard · May 15

Adolescence star, 16, to become youngest ever Soccer Aid player as celebrity participants are confirmed

‘I wasn’t even born when the first Soccer Aid took place but I’m a big fan,’ says Owen Cooper

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson come face to face at Soccer Aid training as Zara McDermott keeps her distance

Former One Direction singer Tomlinson is currently dating Zara McDermott, the ex-girlfriend of Staying Relevant podcast host Thompson, whom he split with in January after five years together

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

What is Sam Thompson's gruelling 260-mile run and cycle Soccer Aid challenge route?

The star admitted he ‘got no sleep’ before starting on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Sam Thompson begins 260-mile run and cycle to deliver Soccer Aid match ball

The Made In Chelsea star was joined at the start line by I’m A Celebrity … Unpacked co-host Joel Dommett.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Sir Mo Farah tells Sam Thompson to ‘get real’ over marathon Soccer Aid challenge

Thompson’s Match Ball Mission involves him undertaking five back-to-back endurance days of running and cycling.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Sam Thompson turns to Jamie Laing for advice as 'full-blown panic' over charity challenge sets in

Exclusive: TV favourite talks to Standard ahead of 260-miles challenge to transport match ball for Soccer Aid from London to Manchester

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Iain Stirling blasted for 'classless' and 'out of touch' comments during Soccer Aid

The annual star-studded football match returned to raise money for Unicef

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2024

Jack Wilshere 'should be at Euros' - former Arsenal star gets sublime Soccer Aid assist

Jack Wilshere produced a sublime assist for an England XI in Soccer Aid on Sunday as fans online suggested a call up for Euro 2024

FourFourTwo · Jun 9, 2024