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Unicef - Rest Of The World win the 2014 Soccer Aid Crown

£4.2 million raised for UNICEF

A crowd of nearly 70,000 turned out to Manchester United’s Old Trafford this evening to witness Rest Of The World defeat England in a pulsating encounter between the two sides, by four goals to two, 4-2.

A second half hatrick from Rest of The World’s ’s former dutch international  Clarence Seedorf, and a great chip from 25 yards from Nicky Byrne cancelled out a long range effort from Jamie Redknapp and a penality from Kevin Phillips to win the much coveted Soccer Aid trophy.

By the time the final whistle blew ITV viewers had pledged over £2million to UNICEF’s vital work saving children’s lives, which will be matched by the UK Government pound for pound, bringing the total to £4.2 million so far. The final figure will be announced in due course.

David Bull, Executive Director UNICEF UK: “Tonight at Soccer Aid we’ve shown how the power of sport can unite people to help save and change children’s lives all over the world. As a result of the generosity of the British public, and the Aid Match from the UK Government, UNICEF will be able to get life-saving food, medicine and clean water to some of the world’s most vulnerable children. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who donated tonight.”

International Development Secretary Justine Greening added: “The incredible public response to Soccer Aid shows Britain at its best. We are backing the generosity of the British people by matching all donations to Soccer Aid pound for pound, helping UNICEF double its impact." 

“That means even more women giving birth safely and more children getting life-saving vaccinations and nutritious food in some of the world’s poorest countries.”

The public can continue to donate to UNICEF by texting the word CHILD to 70333 to give £5. Lines are open until the 30th June 2014.

Notes to editors:
For further information, please contact: 

Jess Ord, UNICEF, 07779 090 069 / JessO@unicef.org.uk

Nick Dear, ndear pr, 07753 811 918/ nick@ndear.co.uk  

Katie Greenaway, Endemol, 0208 222 4994 / katie.greenaway@endemoluk.com 

Rae Langford, Endemol, 0208 222 4176 / rae.langford@endemoluk.com

Rachel Hassall, Endemol, 0208 222 4994/ rachel.hassall@endemoluk.com 

About UNICEF
UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.  UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work and advocates for lasting change for children everywhere. We are a UK registered charity, supported entirely by voluntary donations. We do not receive any money from the UN. For more information, please visit unicef.org.uk

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