Soccer Aid viewers complained they were struggling to hear what was happening on television
Fans watching from home were left distracted by the noise being made in the crowd at Old Trafford by people using vuvuzelas. The distinctive sound could be heard ahead of the game as Alex Scott and Dermot O'Leary introduced the show. And the noise continued after the game kicked off - which left some even calling for vuvuzelas to be banned from the stadium.
Taking to Twitter, @jamieeast said: "Can’t hear a bloody thing. Who the hell thought the vuvuzelas were a good idea?!"
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@AlecHolloway2 tweeted: "Why did they allow Vuvuzelas back? Can’t watch this as it is
@oliviamill27 wrote: "Vuvuzelas should be banned from all stadiums. End of."
@MackemLoopyLisa "I don't mind watching Soccer Aid but I wish they would ban Vuvuzelas, they are so annoying"
The vuvuzelas, a type of horn, caught the attention of the global football community during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Following complaints about the noise a number of sporting organisations banned the use of the vuvuzela at future events and venues - including future World Cups.
Now in its 12th year, donations from Soccer Aid go to Unicef with money used to help give kids the best start in life.
Those turning out for England include Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer, Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry, Asa Butterfield, Liam Payne, David James as professional goalkeeper and Paddy McGuinness as celebrity goalkeeper.
The World IX features celebs and former pros including World XI FC line-up so far are Ben Foster as professional goalkeeper, Gabriel Batistuta, Nani, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Noah Beck, Roberto Carlos, Francesco Totti, Leon Edwards and Tommy Fury.
Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will be fronting the action live as it happens, with Iain Stirling and Sam Matterface commentating.
Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 11, kicking off at Old Trafford at 7.30pm. It will be live on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX.
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