Soccer Aid update (Gerard Butler, James McAvoy)

Soccer Aid helped raise £4.9 million for children's charity UNICEF

The fourth bi-annual charity football match - created by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes - broke records by raising its highest amount so far, with the UK government matching all public donations pound for pound.

James McAvoy, Gerard Butler, Edward Norton, Olly Murs and Gordon Ramsay were among the celebrities taking part in this year's event, which took place at Old Trafford on May 27.

Robbie Williams, UNICEF UK Ambassador, said: "I'm still basking in the glory of England's win and so pleased that this has been the best Soccer Aid yet with almost £5 million raised for UNICEF – for children.

"Thank you so so much to everyone who donated on the night or bought a ticket to the match - we couldn't have done it without you."

 
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Soccer Aid snippets - James McAvoy & Gerard Butler

 
Soccer Aid: Ed Norton and James McAvoy discuss ball skills  
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They’ve also added new pics from Soccer Aid 

Gerard Butler: Soccer Aid for UNICEF!

 

Gerard Butler shows off his sports skills as he participates in the celebrity Soccer Aid football match for UNICEF on Sunday (May 27) held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. The 42-year-old actor, who graciously played for a good cause, was joined by dozens of stars including Edward Norton, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, and James McAvoy. The event, which featured Hollywood stars and soccer legends, was a huge success as it helped raise $6.46 million for the charity. Despite the good match, there were some intense moments during the game as both Will Ferrell and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay were injured during the match and taken off the field. 
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Celebrity Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford raises £4m for Unicef 
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James McAvoy and Gerard Butler confirmed for Robbie Williams's Soccer Aid

James McAvoy has become the latest star to join this year's Soccer Aid. The Scottish actor, best known for starring in 2007 movie Atonement, will represent the Rest of the World team.

The 32-year-old will accompany fellow movie stars including Gerard Butler and Will Ferrell, as well as ex-Manchester United footballers Edwin Van der Sar and Ruud van Nistelrooy in the Rest of the World squad.

The event, raising money for children's charity UNICEF, sees Robbie Williams captain the England team, which also features the likes of Olly Murs and Teddy Sheringham.

Tickets are now on sale for Soccer Aid 2012 - call 0161 444 2012 or visit itv.com/socceraid.

Soccer Aid 2012's England v Rest of the World match will be played at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 27, airing on ITV1 from 8pm.

Source: Digital Spy

Ewan McGregor's UNICEF video diary

Ewan took a trip to Peru with UNICEF for Soccer Aid. You can watch his video diary below (via Best of Ewan).