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Soccer Aid 2008 raises over £1.14 million for UNICEF
UNICEF is delighted to announce that Soccer Aid 2008 has raised over £1.14 million for its health, education and protection work with vulnerable children worldwide.
UNICEF UK Executive Director David Bull commented: "We’d like to thank every single person who made a donation. Their generosity will make a huge difference.
"Soccer Aid 2008 was not only a fantastic football match but also a great opportunity for us to raise an incredible amount of money which will help us reach vulnerable children the world over, from Georgia to Nepal and Sierra Leone."
England win 4 - 3 against the Rest of the World at Soccer Aid 2008.
World Cup legends and top celebrities went head-to-head in an 'England' versus the 'Rest of the World' football match, as Soccer Aid 2008, in aid of UNICEF and its partners, returned to ITV1.
With Ant and Dec hosting, this year’s event took place live on the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium where the crowd were treated to a unique opportunity to see football legends take to the pitch alongside their celebrity counterparts.
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp stepped up to manage England and his squad includes football legends Jamie Redknapp and Alan Shearer, as well as celebrities Kyran Bracken, Ben Shephard, Gareth Gates, Jamie Theakston, and Jonathan Wilkes. Meanwhile, legendary Scot Kenny Dalglish took charge of the Rest of the World and players included Brian Lara, Alastair Campbell, Westlife’s Nicky Byrne, Patrick Kielty, Paolo Di Canio and Romario.
Gordon Ramsay returned to captain Rest of the World, but team England had a new skipper, Jonathan Wilkes.