Paul Scholes, Francesco Totti, Roberto Carlos, Hernan Crespo put on their boots again in the Soccer Aid 2023 friendly match at Old Trafford
Coach Mauricio Pochettino marked his return in the foggy country by accepting the invitation to lead the World Star team in a friendly match to raise funds for UNICEF at Old Trafford.
The team of the new Chelsea captain has the presence of many famous names for a while, including Francesco Totti. At the age of 46, “Prince of Rome” still retains the same physique as when he was playing professionally.
Luis Nani has just broken up with Melbourne Victory, so he has a lot of free time. He returned to the foggy country to cheer on Man United in the FA Cup final, and at the same time accepted an invitation to attend a friendly match with the English Star team.
Roberto Carlos and Patrice Evra side by side in the defense of the World Star team. On ɑttack, Hernan Crespo, a former striker who played for Chelsea and Inter Milan, stands with Usain Bolt.
On the other side of the front line, the British Star team includes Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe.
Actor “Loki”, Tom Hiddleston also started in the role of a left winger.
With a lineup of former players who once roamed the European turf, the World Star team created a dominant game. The effort of the black team was concretized by Bolt’s opening goal in the 24th minute. “Lightning” welcomed a teammate’s slot, before finishing the “needle thread” David James.
In the second half, the England Star team sᴜddenly rose and equalized 1-1 after a shot from a narrow angle by Asa Butterfield, a famous actor in the popular “Sе𝔁 Education” series.
Paul Scholes came on from the bench and soon left his mark with a long shot that “burned out” the World Star team in the 53rd minute, thereby helping the England Star team lead 2-1.
Just minutes after scoring, the former Man United midfielder had to leave the field because of an injury.
For the rest of the game, the World Stars rose and led back 4-2 thanks to a brace from former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and presenter Kem Cetinay. This is also the final score of the charity friendly match Soccer Aid 2023.
