Match for Hope: Olatunji, Thierry Henry earn victory in 11-goal charity game
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Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.

Match for Hope: Olatunji, Thierry Henry earn victory in 11-goal charity game

Tosin Abayomi 13:12 - 15.02.2025

Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.

On February 14, the Match for Hope 2025 returned, bringing together digital stars and football luminaries for a charity exhibition match.

Following an 11-goal thriller, some of the finest football players in the world, including Tim Cahill of Australia and Thierry Henry of France, went to the field in Doha, Qatar to raise nearly $11 million for charity in the Match For Hope.

Match for Hope featuring KSI, Henry produces 11 goals

Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.
Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.

This year's event took place at the 974 Stadium in Doha, Qatar venue of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

It included teams made up of well-known personalities and influencers to raise money for the Education Above All Foundation, which supports education for kids from underprivileged backgrounds.

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Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.
Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.

Alongside well-known internet celebrities like KSI and IShowSpeed, the match featured many football legends, including Andrea Pirlo, Andres Iniesta, Thierry Henry, and Alain Del Piero.

In the much-awaited match, Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed, coached by USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino, took against Team Olatunji Olajide, also known as KSI x AboFlah.

Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.
Olajide Olatunji leads Thierry Henry, Del Piero to win a 6-5 win against IShowSpeed in an 11-goal Match for Hope Charity game.

This was no ordinary charity match; it was an exciting spectacle that ended with Team KSI x AboFlah winning 6-5.

In addition to providing fans with entertainment, this special fusion of skills brought attention to the cause they supported.

The day's joyous atmosphere was further enhanced by the live performances that fans enjoyed, which included American rapper Macklemore and Syrian vocalist Rasha Rizk.

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