Gordon Ramsay participates in Soccer Aid for UNICEF

Old Trafford, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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On 06/06/2010, Gordon Ramsay participated in the third Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Ramsay played for the Rest of the World XI in the exhibition football match, which featured celebrities and former professional players competing to raise funds for UNICEF. The event formed part of the biennial Soccer Aid initiative, created to support global children’s programs through televised charity matches. Ramsay joined a lineup of international celebrities representing the Rest of the World team against an England XI. The match was broadcast to a UK television audience, with proceeds from donations and fundraising activities directed to UNICEF. The 2010 event raised more than £2 million, contributing to the charity’s work supporting children’s health, education, and emergency programs worldwide. The appearance added to Ramsay’s participation in sporting charity events during this period. The Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford drew thousands of spectators and featured a mix of entertainers, athletes, and former footballers. Ramsay’s involvement was part of the Rest of the World squad during the June 2010 fundraising fixture.
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