Stars Turn Up at London Stadium as Wenger Managed World XI Beat England XI in Soccer Aid Charity Game

Stars Turn Up at London Stadium as Wenger Managed World XI Beat England XI in Soccer Aid Charity Game

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Usain Bolt's World XI defeated Liam Payne's England XI to win this year's Soccer Aid Charity game at the London Stadium
  • The game was flooded with celebrities from sporting and entertainment world as stars showed up for the charity event
  • World XI managed by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger won on penalties after a 2-2 draw in full time

Usain Bolt led the World XI to victory against England XI in the Soccer Aid charity match at the London Stadium.

Several stars from the sporting and entertainment industry showed up to support the charity event, with proceeds expected to be donated to UNICEF in support of the less privileged.

In photos posted on social media, the game was hugely patronized with the stars gathered to support a worthy course.

World XI, Usain Bolt, England XI, Liam Payne, Roberto Carlos, Berbatov, Evra
Usain Bolt has led World XI to victory against England XI in Soccer Aid Charity match. Credit: @brfootball Getty Images Reuters
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The game was filled with excitement as Usain Bolt pulled a Cristiano Ronaldo jump at a point in the game.

World XI took the lead from the spot through Noah Beck after Patrice Evra was fouled by Chunkz in the box.

England XI pulled level after Chunkz won a penalty, which Mark Wright converted.

In an exciting second half, Tom Grennan gave England the lead with a brilliant strike but there was enough time for World XI to pull parity.

Kem Cetinay took advantage of a Mark Wright mistake to level the scores.

World XI eventually won on penalties with Usain Bolt lifting the trophy for his team.

The Soccer Aid match is a charity event played annually, with proceeds sent to UNICEF for philanthropic purposes. Sunday's match between the World XI and England XI was the 11th edition.

Borussia Dortmund legends held by African Giants in an exhibition match in Accra

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that legends of German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund played out a pulsating four-goal thriller with fellow legends across the African continent at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The legends of the Yellow and Blacks arrived in Ghana for a tour while also fostering relationships with the Ghanaian football ecosystem.

In the much-anticipated encounter between Dortmund and their fellow legends selected across the continent, the ex-football superstars sold out an enthralling game, which ended 2-2.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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