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Manchester United squad raise £230k for Unicef

The Manchester United squad pose on stage at the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford
Image: The Manchester United squad pose on stage at the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford

Manchester United raised a record £230,000 at a UNICEF dinner on Sunday night.

Louis van Gaal is interviewed by host Angus Deayton at the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford
Image: Louis van Gaal is interviewed by host Angus Deayton at the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford

Louis van Gaal and his squad were in attendance at the gala event, which is held every year at Old Trafford.

Bastian Schweinsteiger arrives with girlfriend Ana Ivanovic for the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford
Image: Bastian Schweinsteiger arrives with girlfriend Ana Ivanovic for the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford

The club have been partners with the international charity for the past 16 years and have held a dinner in each of those years.

Anthony Martial arrives for the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford
Image: Anthony Martial arrives for the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford

"Myself and the players are honoured to be a part of this fantastic partnership and I am delighted that so much money has been raised this evening for Unicef," Van Gaal said.

David de Gea and Juan Mata arrive for the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford
Image: David de Gea and Juan Mata arrive for the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner at Old Trafford

"These funds will go a long way in helping to save children's lives in Bangladesh - that is a fantastic result and I'd like to thank everyone who came tonight for their support."

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