The reality TV star and Kiss breakfast show host surprised Soccer Aid viewers during her England debut
Soccer Aid fans said Love Island star Chloe Burrows was ‘robbed’ after delivering the ‘best ball of the match’. The star-studded football match returned for 2026 on ITV on Sunday (May 31) with footballing legends and celebrities joining together to raise money for UNICEF.
The game sees England take on a World XI, with both teams aiming to lift the trophy. World XI won last year, reclaiming the title back from England after the team’s sixth win in the last seven years.
Playing for England this year were former professionals Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Jill Scott and Jack Wilshere, who were joined by celebrities such as Tom Hiddleston, GK Barry Danny Dyer, Jack Whitewall, Olly Murs, Chloe Burrows and Joe Marler.
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Jordi Alba, Leonardo Bonucci, Dimitar Berbatov and Nemanja Matic played for the Rest of the World XI, joined by the likes of Nicky Byrne, Dermot Kennedy and Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) from Gladiators.
The World XI team looked set to equalise at the last minute, but Lukas Podolski opted to square the ball instead of take a shot at Joe Marler. Not long after, the referee blew the whistle to signify the end of the match and England were victorious. The final score was England 3-2 World XI.
For the second year in a row, Angry Ginge was handed the man of the match award. The YouTuber has put in another impressive display, playing the full match and making one crucial clearance of the line earlier in the game.
More than £16million has been raised for UNICEF this evening, taking the historic total from the event to around £137million.
But viewers appeared to be impressed by Chloe Burrows, who came on in the second half. Chloe rose to fame on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, and now has her own podcast Chloe vs The World and co-presents the Kiss breakfast show alongside Tyler West.
The Love Island and Celebs Go Dating star exclusively told Mirror that she played at semi-pro level ahead of making her debut at Soccer Aid for England.
Impressed by her play, Soccer Aid fans took to X as @kiyburkeera said: “Chloe burrows I wasn’t familiar with your game fair play c money !!!,” as @Si_23Q said: “Chloe Burrows robbed of a superb assist #SoccerAid.”
@svnxvx wrote: “All the talent on the pitch and Chloe Burrows played the best ball of the entire match. Shame it fell to Theo Walcott #SoccerAid.”
@Larsson_Maeda said: “Chloe Burrows should’ve had assist of the match, Theo Walcott finishing is atrocious #SoccerAid.”
@LJ1862 wrote: “Chloe Burrows putting Kouhyar to shame tonight #socceraid,” as @occfox added: “Chloe Burrows has got a kick on her you know fair play- me with minimal ball knowledge #socceraid.”
@iGeorgiaWalton also said: “What a knock that was from Chloe Burrows #socceraid,” as @Makka_pakz added: “Chloe Burrows pinging a ball to Theo Walcott was not on my 2026 bingo card #socceraid.”
@Siiel12 also wrote: “Chloe Burrows came on and said ‘what am I doing?’ then made that outrageous pass #socceraid,” as @gbenson77 echoed: “Can we all just appreciate that through ball by Chloe Burrows #socceraid.”

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