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Soccer Aid 2025 live: England vs World XI result as Carlos Tevez scores four and Big Zuu nets winner
England 4-5 World XI: Big Zuu scored the late winner after Tevez turned the game around to spark the comeback
Big Zuu scored a dramatic winner after Carlos Tevez grabbed four goals of his own as the World XI came from behind to beat England 5-4 to regain the Soccer Aid crown at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney marked his return to Old Trafford by giving England the lead inside five minutes and Toni Duggan doubled their lead shortly before half time with a composed finish from the former Lionesses.
Jermain Defoe added to England’s advantage after the break, and then scored England’s fourth to become the top scorer in Soccer Aid history. But Tevez, who famously moved from Manchester United to Manchester City and enjoyed playing the pantomime villain at Old Trafford, rattled off four goals in quick succession to level.
And with the match heading to penalties, YouTube star and TV presenter Big Zuu found the corner of the goal with a low shot past Paddy McGuinness to complete the comeback for the World XI. The annual match for children’s charity UNICEF raised over £15m.
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WATCH: Wayne Rooney scores for England in Soccer Aid
The moment of the match so far as Wayne Rooney scores on his return to Old Trafford.
It gives England the lead at half-time.
Rolling back the years ❤️🎯
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 15, 2025
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Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
HALF TIME!
England led the World XI 2-0 at the break, with two goals from Scousers and Evertonians. Wayne Rooney and Toni Duggan with the goals at the break.
World XI were not able to test the England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
GOOOOAAAAALL! Soccer Aid: England 2-0 World XI
What a finish from Toni Duggan! The former Lioness shows Michael Carrick where to play the defence-splitting pass and then keeps her cool in front of goal to beat Van der Sar.
Lovely finish from the former Barcelona and England striker.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
42 mins: Substitutes: Mo Farah is on for England and immediately sets off on a casual jog down the wing.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
40 mins: Dermot Kennedy sets himself up with a nice touch on the edge of the box and sends a fizzing volley just over the bar. Would have been nice.
Trezeguet then fluffs a volley on the left foot.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
37 mins: CLOSE! Lovely break from Duggan as Rooney flips a first-time ball over the top to Wilshire. He takes on the volley but Van der Sar, just about, shovels wide of the post.
From the corner, Rooney has a look at an overhead kick but doesn’t get the same connection as Man City 2011.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
34 mins: Substitutes: Denise Lewis and Toni Duggan are on for England, while Hamraoui has gone close for World XI. Joe Hart remains untroubled in the England goal, however.
Tom Grennan does not hold back as he dives into a crunching challenge on Hamraoui.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
30 mins: Rooney faces up Vidic in the box but his old Manchester United team-mate wins the duel and comes away with the ball.
Soccer Aid: England 1-0 World XI
26 mins: Wayne Rooney stands over a free-kick 25 yards out but smashes it straight into Noah Beck. England’s midfield of Michael Carrick, Jill Scott and Jack Wilshire, who all look like they could still be playing, are running the show so far.
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