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Soccer Aid tickets

Buy tickets, and find out about Ewan McGregor's trip to India for Soccer Aid.
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One million children
at risk in West Africa

A generation of children are at risk of starvation. We need to act now, before it's too late.
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27 May: Three days
till Soccer Aid...

Robbie Williams, Will Ferrell, Olly Murs and many more stars are playing in this year's Soccer Aid.
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UK government matches
Soccer Aid donations

Children like Selma will benefit even more thanks to the UK Aid Match. that doubles all donations to Soccer Aid.
Read Selma's story

Soccer Aid returns this Sunday

Help UNICEF save and change children's lives this Sunday by buying a ticket or watching live on ITV1 from 6pm.

All donations to Soccer Aid will be matched pound for pound by the UK government so there's even more reason to give.

Watch the stars on ITV1's Soccer Aid preview show tonight at 10.35pm, or watch last night's show on ITV Player.

Latest news

Read Keira Knightley's diary from Chad
Kiera Knightley visited Chad with Soccer Aid to see UNICEF's work for children. Read her exclusive diary from the trip. 23/05/2012
Ewan McGregor urges fans to grab final Soccer Aid tickets
Time's ticking away to pick up your Soccer Aid tickets. There's less than a week until the match on Sunday 27 May.22/05/2012
Exclusive: Win a football signed by David Beckham
We're offering some great prizes for Keep it Up for Soccer Aid, including a football signed by David Beckham.18/05/2012
Charley Boorman's new fundraising challenge for UNICEF
UNICEF Ambassador Charley Boorman is joining our Classic Indian Adventure this year to raise money for children. 14/05/2012

Martin Bell: Speak Up for Children UNICEF UK

Martin Bell: Speaking Up for Children
22/05/2012

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