Wayne Rooney's Testimonial match in August raised £1.2 million for children's charities, the Manchester United captain's Foundation has revealed.
The sell-out match at Old Trafford saw Rooney and the Reds take on his boyhood club, Everton, with all money raised going to four chosen charities, which help vulnerable and disadvantaged youngsters, as well as towards the funding of legacy projects.
The Wayne Rooney Foundation - set up by the striker to improve and inspire the lives of children - is aiming to donate £5 million to various charities this year. Proceeds from the Testimonial match, which celebrated Wayne’s 12 remarkable years with the club, has been supported by BT MyDonate, a not-for-profit, online fundraising service for UK charities.