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Carlos Tevez rolled back the years and rattled the home crowd, scoring four second-half goals in a dazzling 15-minute stretch to lead the World XI to a thrilling 5-4 win over England in a charity match at Old Trafford.
The 41-year-old, once a fan favourite at Manchester United, was booed from the moment he stepped on the pitch—unsurprising given his infamous move to Manchester City in 2009. But the jeers only seemed to sharpen his focus.
Hostile Welcome, Ruthless Response
England were cruising with a 2-0 lead when Tevez entered the fray. From the first touch, he was targeted with boos. In response, he turned the stadium’s hostility into fuel, celebrating his goals by cupping his ears and flashing the name on his shirt to the crowd.
Celebrity keeper Paddy McGuinness stood no chance against Tevez’s precision: a low strike, a smart lob, a close-range finish, and a well-placed 20-yard free-kick brought the scores level at 4-4.
Late Drama, Lighthearted Finish
Big Zuu, more known for his cooking than his football, netted the late winner for the World XI. Tevez capped off his chaotic cameo by dragging down Aaron Lennon as the former England winger raced through on goal. Rather than show red, the referee allowed Lennon to personally issue the yellow card—much to the crowd’s amusement.
Rooney, Duggan, Defoe Lead England Charge
Wayne Rooney opened the scoring in front of the Stretford End, followed by a goal from former Lioness Toni Duggan. Jermain Defoe added two after the break, but Tevez’s rampage and the late strike from Zuu flipped the script.
One for the Punters
While not a fixture for serious bettors, the game drew attention from fans looking for fun wagers—like backing celebrities to score or predicting odd goal-scorers. Tevez hitting four off the bench and a TV chef sealing the win would’ve made it a wild night for anyone brave enough to bet on the chaos.
