
Twitter Reacts as Stars Turn out for UNICEF's Match for Children
UNICEF's highly anticipated Match For Children finally arrived on Saturday, as a host of footballing legends descended on Old Trafford:
"Too much legendary in one picture. #MatchForChildren pic.twitter.com/qWT9IvOqGZ
— Nas (@NasTalksFooty) November 14, 2015"
"Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Ronaldinho, Figo, Cafu, John Terry—all start in the UNICEF #MatchForChildren today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RIzVRTlTXO
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) November 14, 2015"
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"David Beckham shares image of the two kits to be worn in the UNICEF #MatchForChildren at Old Trafford later today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZjnrEino21
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) November 14, 2015"
A huge crowd turned out to catch a glimpse of some football royalty, and all for a good cause:
"75,381 in attendance at Old Trafford for #MatchForChildren. Fantastic support for a great cause ... pic.twitter.com/XTMSHkx7fb
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) November 14, 2015"
Among the familiar faces were a number of Manchester United legends, returning to Old Trafford and bringing back fond memories for fans:
"Legends everywhere #MatchForChildren
— Carlos Puyol (@yol1710) November 14, 2015"
"WELCOME BACK David Beckham and a host of #BPL legends are back at Old Trafford for the @UNICEF #MatchForChildren pic.twitter.com/ZU7j8kOfbB
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 14, 2015"
"Straight down the memory lane. Best international break ever. #MatchForChildren pic.twitter.com/tkg8ARu8QM
— Izham Ismail (@izham17) November 14, 2015"
"Honestly, I think I've reverted to being a 14-year-old kid watching this game... Just grinning.😍⚽️ #MatchForChildren
— Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) November 14, 2015"
Plus, Peter Crouch was there:
"Peter Crouch doing his very best to not look out of place at Old Trafford... pic.twitter.com/mafs0AiW6D
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) November 14, 2015"
The returning heroes didn't disappoint, with David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Michael Owen heavily involved as the Great Britain & Ireland XI recorded a 3-1 win:
"Classic Beckham cross and classic Scholes arrival-then-header... 1-0
— jamie jackson (@JamieJackson___) November 14, 2015"
"That Beckham cross and the Paul Scholes header for the goal. Memories. #MatchForChildren
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) November 14, 2015"
"Scholes shot saved, Owen scores the rebound. After what was a delightful ball by Beckham to pick out Scholes! #MatchForChildren
— Full Time DEVILS (@FullTimeDEVILS) November 14, 2015"
"When you see #MUFC legends playing fluid, attacking football and then think about the current team. pic.twitter.com/OStfuXluDd
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) November 14, 2015"
There was even time for a cameo appearance from Beckham Jr.:
"David Beckham replaced by son Brooklyn. No pressure! ... #MatchForChildren pic.twitter.com/ELYbwWPPj5
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) November 14, 2015"
"David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham. I really feel old today. #MatchForChildren @UNICEF pic.twitter.com/Jh2SDSqtAG
— HRT™ McAnifowose (@a_g_a_l_iGCFR) November 14, 2015"
"Like father like son. #DavidBeckham #BrooklynBeckham #Unicef #MatchForChildren pic.twitter.com/MVGI9NkVUJ
— Macutd_TH (@Macutd) November 14, 2015"
Can we do this every week?
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