Soccer Aid LIVE: England v World XI result and reaction after Eden Hazard and Ellen White score at Stamford Bridge
England 6-3 World XI: England end a five-game losing streak against the World XI in the charity football match
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.England play a World XI at Soccer Aid 2024 with professional players and celebrities in action at Stamford Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino is back, too, just weeks after being dismissed by the Blues following a season in charge and will coach up the World XI.
Joining the Argentine in the dugout will be his trusted long-time assistant Jesus Perez and Robbie Keane, fresh from guiding Maccabi Tel Aviv to a league title. England’s coaching set-up includes: Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp, Vicky McClure, Robbie Williams, David Seaman.
England are desperately searching for victory to snap a run of five successive wins for the World XI, including last year’s 4-2 win at Old Trafford, where Kem Cetinay became Soccer Aid’s all-time leading scorer.
Follow all the latest updates from Soccer Aid 2024 below:
HT England XI 2-2 World XI
There’s now a musical act playing on the pitch, Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker. The second half should resume shortly.
HT England XI 2-2 World XI
Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott have announced that the total sum raised so far for UNICEF is £6,407,623. That’s already a fantastic amount which will just keep on grwoing by the time the match finishes.
HT England XI 2-2 World XI
The celebrity goalkeepers are going to be introduced for the second half meaning Paddy McGuinness and Tony Bellew will be between the sticks.
That is certain to mean more goals.
HT England XI 2-2 World XI
And here’s the moment Ellen White made a bit more history following her record exploits with England:
HT England XI 2-2 World XI
Alessandro Del Piero adds a Soccer Aid goal to his already unbelievable collection:
HT England XI 2-2 World XI
Here’s Eden Hazard’s goal from World XI. Rolling back the years at Stamford Bridge:
Half-time! England XI 2-2 World XI
45 mins: That was a really fun half of football. England took the lead through Joe Cole before Eden Hazard and Alessandro Del Piero took the World XI into the lead.
Ellen White then became the first woman to score at Soccer Aid bringing England back onto level terms. Lots to play for in the second half.
England XI 2-2 World XI
42 mins: Sam Thompson’s fine shift comes to an end as Alex Brooker comes on for the final few minutes of the first half.
Sir Mo Farah is also on and makes a lunging tackle on Usain Bolt before nicking the ball off Tommy Fury, great defensive work from the Olympian.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments