The annual UNICEF Soccer Aid charity game always throws up a few funny and contentious moments (who can forget Boris Johnson’s assault on Maurizio Gaudino back in 2006).
Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard has been a regular performer in the event and in Sunday’s 2016 edition at Old Trafford, he once again took it all a bit too seriously, firstly taking out Edgar Davids before ultimately seeing red for a second bookable offence.
Shephard’s challenge on Dutch legend Davids was dangerous, with pundit Peter Schmeichel left rather unimpressed…
@benshephard playing the hardman in charity matches … dear me, just a little sad! 👈😞👉#SoccerAid2016 pic.twitter.com/DonhpbtFcU
— Red Lester ☆☆☆ (@Redlester99) June 5, 2016
Shephard then fouled Dimitar Berbatov to pick up a second yellow and a sending-off, something you don’t often see in a charity game!
Harsh, or fair? @benshephard sees red after a last ditch challenge on Dimitar Berbatov. #SoccerAid https://t.co/3gDS0lnc8E
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 5, 2016
Jose Mourinho, manager of the England side, received a warm reception from the fans at his new home, with Leicester’s title-winner Claudio Ranieiri in the charge of the Rest of the World side.
The game ended in 3-2 win for the English, courtesy of a long-range effort from Only Way Is Essex celeb Mark Wright and a brace from Jermain Defoe, with Dimitar Berbatov netting twice for the Rest of the World side.
Oh, and Ronaldinho did this…
Pure filth from Ronaldinho in a Charity Football game. You never lose it.
Effortless.pic.twitter.com/Eb2MiFfUAI— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) June 5, 2016
Here’s the highlights…
(Highlights: Football Highlights HD)