On a mission for Unicef
USAIN BOLT LEAD THE WORLD XI TEAM INTO THE SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF MATCH 2018
June 28, 2018
Famous faces from the worlds of Sport, Stage, the Kitchen and reality TV united for the seventh edition of Soccer Aid at Old Trafford, UK raising money for children in danger. Amongst them were PUMA athletes Usain Bolt, Yaya Touré and Robert Pires.
Soccer Aid for Unicef is an original pro-celebrity charity football match founded in 2003, that this year featured stars like Sir Mo Farah, Robbie Williams, Gordon Ramsay and Damien Lewis plus footballing legends including Eric Cantona, Clarence Seedorf, Jaap Stam, Edwin Van Der Sar and Patrick Kluivert.
The sprint legend trained with Borussia Dortmund earlier this year. In this match, he led the World XI team on to the pitch against Robbie William’s UK team.
PUMA, in partnership with Genesis Teamwear, was the proud, official Teamwear Partner to Usain Bolt’s World XI.
In PUMA’s Illuminate Pack with the FUTURE and the PUMA ONE World XI showed a thrilling match that went into penalties after a 3-3 draw at the end of 90 minutes. Football-loving sprinter Usain scored the first penalty, but his World XI team was finally beaten on penalties by Robbie Williams’ England side.
But in the end, there was only one real winner anyway: Unicef raised record-breaking £5,540,259 for their vital work protecting children in danger around the world with the match.
We were delighted with the success of Soccer Aid for Unicef this year. We’ve had record-breaking fundraising results and an exciting game in front of a sold-out Old Trafford. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of partners, especially PUMA, who have embraced the project and been invaluable to our success. And the Soccer Aid World XI kit looked fantastic, too! We’re very grateful for PUMA’s backing.
Kenneth Shepherd, Director of Soccer Aid Productions
The money raised added to the incredible £24 million that has already been raised through Soccer Aid over the last years.
Thank you Soccer Aid for Unicef
PUMA athlete Yaya Touré
“I know how much the people in this country love their football, which is why I know you will come and support us and Unicef. Together we’ll put on a great show and help children around the world," said Manchester United's central midfielder and member of the World XI team before the match.
Usain Bolt and Robert Pires
In the lead up to the match the players trained together and visited Theresa May, the UK Prime Minister.
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