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Soccer Aid viewers make same complaint just minutes into ITV coverage
The charity match drew viewer complaints over its long pre-match coverage before England reclaimed the Soccer Aid crown and raised nearly £16.5 million for UNICEF.
- On Sunday, May 31, England defeated World XI 3-2 at London Stadium, reclaiming the Soccer Aid title in a charity match attracting around 68,000 spectators.
- Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Soccer Aid raised more than 16 million for Unicef, bringing the historic fundraising total to around 137 million.
- F1 actor Damson Idris opened the scoring for England, while former England player Jermain Defoe chipped comedian Chris O'Dowd twice in the second half to secure the win.
- Viewers on X criticized the lengthy 90-minute pre-match coverage on ITV, with some calling it "a load of dross" before the match began.
- Singer Olly Murs completed a grueling 400km challenge for Unicef to mark the 20th anniversary, while Toy Story 5 stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen brought the match ball.
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Moment England lift the trophy after Soccer Aid win as record £16.4m raised
Wayne Rooney and Angry Ginge lifted the Soccer Aid trophy after England’s 3-2 victory over the World XI. Olivia Colman presented the trophy to the co-captains before they joined their teammates to celebrate the win. Toy Story 5 stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen brought out the match ball at the Soccer Aid charity football match. Coverage of the game at the London Stadium on ITV began with a Toy Story-themed intro clip, which saw Woody, Buzz Lightyea…
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