Published 15:07 IST, September 7th 2020

Former Man United star Darren Fletcher gives away Soccer Aid winner's medal to Chunkz

Former Man United star Darren Fletcher gave away his winner's medal to Chunkz after he missed a penalty during the Soccer Aid charity game.

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Sunday night witnessed World XI charity match at Old Trafford with Soccer Aid World XI cruising away with a victory against England. game saw likes of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney man England for game, while ar legend - Darren Fletcher won hearts as he gave away his winner's medal to Chunkz, an entertainer and a YouTuber, who made his debut in Soccer Aid 2020 game. 

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Soccer Aid 2020 result: Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra return to Old Trafford 

Soccer aid game is organised under ambit of UNICEF in an attempt to raise funds for children across world. game was decided by a penalty shoot-out after two teams ended level with one goal each after 90 minutes. Robbie Keane and Yung Filly scored for ir respective teams on a night when several Man United legends returned to Old Trafford. 

Besides Rooney in attendance, former Man United captain Bryan Robson also played an instrumental role for World XI as he assisted Harry Redknapp on sidelines. likes of Patrice Evra, Mikael Silvestre and Wes Brown were also on field. Evra, in fact, had first chance to score for Soccer Aid World XI, but his shot was blocked. 

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Man United legend Darren Fletcher introduced in second half 

Former Man United midfielder Darren Fletcher was introduced in second half alongside Robbie Keane. Keane went on to bag opener in 53rd minute with a sensational curling shot into net for Soccer Aid World XI. However, Yung Filly went on to equalise in game after threatening attacks from World XI. 

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Soccer Aid 2020 result: Chunkz confirms Darren Fletcher's heartfelt gesture 

game was n decided by a penalty shoot-out. With score tied at 3-3, Chunkz stepped up for spot-kick for England. Despite beating goalkeeper, Chunkz went on to miss net, with World XI winning Soccer Aid 2020. Darren Fletcher decided to give away his winner's medal to a heart-broken Chunkz later. YouTuber confirmed same on Instagram, describing Darren Fletcher an 'absolute gent.'

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Im courtesy: Man United, Soccer Aid Instagram

15:06 IST, September 7th 2020