The Sidemen charity soccer match wrapped up as another successful event that brought joy to both fans and content creators while also raising funds for charity.
One particular content creator, Max Fosh, garnered significant attention for his comical reaction to receiving a yellow card from referee Mark Clattenburg.
Around the 77th minute of the match, Max Fosh found himself on the receiving end of a yellow card after a tackle on Simon Miniminter. Rather than disputing the decision conventionally, Fosh pulled out a UNO reverse card, using clever humor to express his playful dissent towards the referee’s call.
No way he just UNO reversed his Yellow card 😭#SidemenCharityMatch pic.twitter.com/uT7K4hPhxu
— Pubity (@pubity) September 9, 2023
This ingenious response by Fosh quickly gained traction on social media as it caught a veteran referee off guard, injecting an extra layer of entertainment into the friendly charity match.
Max Fosh is a prominent British YouTuber, boasting an impressive subscriber count of over 2.4 million. He has consistently showcased his sharp wit and humor in previous Sidemen videos, and this incident further underscores his comedic talent and ability to captivate audiences with his ingenious and unconventional moments.
Among the star-studded roster of content creators, including KSI, IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat, and Mr. Beast, Max Fosh’s humorous moment stood out as one of the most viral highlights of the game.
Sidemen raised $3 Million for charity during the Sidemen Charity Match
The Sidemen charity event turned out to be a resounding success in achieving its primary goal of raising funds for various charitable organizations. In total, the Sidemen managed to raise approximately $3 million, benefiting noteworthy charities: Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Teenage Cancer Trust, and Rays of Sunshine.
The charity soccer match was live-streamed on YouTube and shattered previous viewership records for such events. The stream amassed an impressive 2,562,949 views, surpassing their previous record by a margin of 4,000 views.
The Sidemen Charity Match raised over £2M in front of a sold-out crowd at the London Stadium 🤯📈 pic.twitter.com/uNHL0nUS5v
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 9, 2023
Held at West Ham United’s home ground, London Stadium, the match drew a massive crowd of 62,000 enthusiastic fans. The final score favored Sidemen FC, who secured victory with an 8-5 scoreline.
This charitable initiative upholds an annual tradition, building on the success of previous editions held at Charlton’s The Valley. The 2022 match not only captured the hearts of fans but also raised a remarkable $1.25 million for charitable causes, showcasing the positive impact of these entertaining charity events.
This marked the fourth installment of these charity matches, and they have progressively expanded in scale with each iteration. Content creators from both the USA and the UK have converged for this event, uniting their substantial fan bases to raise funds for charitable endeavors.
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