24 May 2006
Tony Blair held a special reception for "Soccer Aid" in Downing Street today.
Organised by pop star Robbie Williams, Soccer Aid is raising funds for UNICEF and its partners, who protect children around the world from disease, abuse, poverty or war.
He has brought together World Cup football legends and celebrities to take part in a special match between an "England" and "Rest of the World" team.
The game takes place this Saturday at Old Trafford.
Speaking alongside South African president Thabo Mbeki, the PM told those gathered at the reception that the work UNICEF do is "absolutely remarkable" and wished both teams well in the final.
UNICEF exists to protect the world’s children whenever and wherever they are at risk.
They focus on health, education and child protection.
Celebrities and soccer legends involved in the project include Terry Venables, Ewan McGregor, Ruud Gullit and Gordon Ramsey.
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