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Toy Story Stars Tee Off for Charity Soccer Match
31 May
Summary
- Tom Hanks and Tim Allen presented the match ball.
- England defeated the Rest Of The World 3-2.
- The event raised nearly £16.5 million for Unicef.
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, stars of the Toy Story franchise, brought a touch of Hollywood magic to the Soccer Aid charity football match held at the London Stadium. The duo appeared with the match ball, introduced by a Toy Story-themed segment, before kick-off.
England emerged victorious in the thrilling contest, defeating the Rest Of The World with a final score of 3-2. Goals for England were scored by Damson Idris and a brace from Jermain Defoe. The Rest Of The World managed to score twice through Michael Essien and Tim Cahill, but it wasn't enough.
By the end of the night, the Soccer Aid match had raised an impressive sum, with just under £16.5 million collected for Unicef. This significant fundraising effort underscores the event's continued success in generating funds for children's charities worldwide.
