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The highly-anticipated Sidemen FC charity match held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday managed to raise an impressive £4,733,004 for various charities, including BBC Children in Need. The game ended in a thrilling penalty shootout victory for the YouTube Allstars, after a nail-biting 9-9 draw at full-time.
Comprised of content creators, musicians, and boxer KSI, the Sidemen group boasts a collective following of over 146 million YouTube subscribers. The event attracted over 8 million viewers worldwide who tuned in to watch the live stream, as confirmed by the organizers.
All 90,000 tickets for the match were sold out within three hours, surpassing the fundraising achievement of their previous charity game at West Ham’s London Stadium in 2023, which raised £2m. Other beneficiaries of the event include Bright Side, a charity focused on promoting equal opportunities, and M7 Education, an organization dedicated to supporting education initiatives.
The match featured Miniminter and IShowSpeed as captains for Sidemen FC and YouTube Allstars respectively. Notable personalities like Mr Beast and surprise performances from rapper AJ Tracey and KSI added to the excitement of the game. Despite a thrilling 9-9 draw, the YouTube All Stars emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout.
From humble beginnings in their bedrooms creating gaming content, the seven members of The Sidemen have transformed into successful entrepreneurs, running a multi-million pound internet empire. The group, consisting of KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S, collectively boast over 6 billion views on their YouTube channels, marking their influence and impact on a global scale
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