The annual Soccer Aid match happened on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in front of a sold-out crowd at Old Trafford. Over 70,000 spectators were present at the home of Manchester United to witness some of the club’s legends alongside notable former footballers and celebrities.The contest between England XI and World XI remained an exciting fixture, with the former dominating until the 58-minute mark with a 3-0 lead. The away team scored its first goal more than 13 minutes into the second half and eventually tied the scoreline to 4-4 by the 72nd minute, with Carlos Teves scoring his fourth goal. Eventually, Big Zuu scored his first-ever Soccer Aid goal to earn the lead for England XI, with the clock nearing the 84th minute.This year’s Soccer Aid match also saw Jermain Defoe making another appearance and becoming the top scorer in the charity event’s history. The 2025 Soccer Aid match also saw Bella Ramsey, James Nelson-Joyce, Richard Gadd, Gorka Márquez, and more making their debut.Read on to find out who participated in this year’s fixture at the Old Trafford stadium.The complete list of celebrities who participated in the Soccer Aid Match 2025Sunday, June 15, saw the 14th edition of the annual charity football game being played between England XI and World XI. The recent Soccer Aid match had an all-female lineup of officials – Rebecca Welch (referee) with Natalie Aspinall (assistant referee), Emily Carney (assistant referee), and Jane Simms (fourth official). At the same time, English soccer player Mary Earps served as the regular pundit.The Soccer Aid match 2025 saw the following lineup of celebrities and former players:England XIEx-Professional FootballersWayne Rooney – Former English Footballer (Player & Co-Manager)Joe Hart – Former England GoalkeeperSteph Houghton – Former England Lionesses CaptainMichael Carrick – Former England MidfielderJermain Defoe – Former England StrikerGary Neville – Former Manchester United Defender & PunditPhil Jagielka – Former England DefenderJack Wilshere – Former Arsenal and England MidfielderAaron Lennon – Former England WingerToni Duggan – Former Lionesses WingerJill Scott – Former Lionesses Midfielder (Captain)CelebritiesSteven Bartlett – Entrepreneur and PodcasterAlex Brooker – TV PresenterMo Farah – Olympic Long-Distance RunnerAngryginge – Social Media PersonalityTom Grennan – Singer-SongwriterRoman Kemp – Radio and TV HostDenise Lewis – Olympic HeptathletePaddy McGuinness – Comedian and TV PresenterJames Nelson-Joyce – ActorSam Thompson – TV PresenterSam Quek – Olympic Hockey Player and BroadcasterBella Ramsey – ActorLouis Tomlinson – SingerManagers/CoachesTom Hiddleston – ActorTyson Fury – Heavyweight Boxing ChampionDavid James – Former England GoalkeeperVicky McClure – ActorHarry Redknapp – Former Football ManagerRobbie Williams – Singer-Songwriter and UNICEF UK AmbassadorSoccer Aid World XIEx-Professional FootballersLeonardo Bonucci – Former Italian DefenderCarlos Tevez – Former Argentine StrikerEdwin van der Sar – Former Dutch GoalkeeperDavid Trezeguet – Former French StrikerRivaldo – Former Brazilian MidfielderJohn O’Shea – Former Irish DefenderHarry Kewell – Former Australian FootballerKheira Hamraoui – French FootballerKaylyn Kyle – Former Canadian FootballerNemanja Vidić – Former Serbian Defender (Captain)CelebritiesNoah Beck – Social Media Influencer and Former Soccer PlayerLivi Sheldon (aka Diamond) – Gladiator and Fitness PersonalityTobi Brown (aka TBJZL) – YouTuber and Sidemen MemberGorka Márquez – Professional DancerDermot Kennedy – Singer-SongwriterTony Bellew – Former BoxerRichard Gadd – Actor, Writer, and ComedianAsim Chaudhry – Actor and ComedianMaisie Adam – ComedianBryan Habana – Former South African Rugby Union PlayerNicky Byrne – Singer-Songwriter (Westlife) and Former FootballerBilly Wingrove – Freestyle Footballer and YouTuberBig Zuu – Rapper and SingerManagers/CoachesDaniel Bachmann – Austrian Professional GoalkeeperMartin Compston – ActorRobbie Keane – Former Irish StrikerEmmett J. Scanlan – ActorPeter Schmeichel – Former Danish GoalkeeperThe 2025 Soccer Aid match was also monumental in raising over £15.2 million for UNICEF. Across the 14 editions, the total money raised stands at £106M through ticket sales and donations.