Dermot Kennedy Delivers Moving Halftime Moment at Soccer Aid 2025
Last night at Old Trafford, amidst the thrilling energy of Soccer Aid 2025, a moment of pure emotion and reflection paused the chaos of the game: Dermot Kennedy’s halftime performance. And let me tell you, it wasn’t just another intermission—it was a goosebump-raising, eyes-glued-to-the-pitch kind of moment that reminded everyone exactly why this match exists.
As the first half ended with England 2-0 up thanks to quick-fire goals from Wayne Rooney and Toni Duggan, the attention shifted from footballing legends to something much deeper. Actor Daniel Mays stepped out first, delivering a powerful monologue about the importance of charity, the reality of global hardship, and the role we can play in changing lives. And just as the final words of his speech echoed around the stadium, Dermot Kennedy appeared.
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Lit by thousands of phone flashlights from the stands, Dermot stepped onto the pitch surrounded by a live choir. The stadium fell silent—no chants, no vuvuzelas, just anticipation. He performed "Better Days," his voice raw and full of heart, against a backdrop of a UNICEF montage on the big screen. Families, children, faces filled with both need and hope—this was the heartbeat of Soccer Aid. Dermot didn’t just sing; he pleaded with the crowd, finishing with the simple yet powerful call: “Please give what you can.”
It hit hard.
Sure, Soccer Aid 2025 will be remembered for Rooney’s record-setting opener and Tevez’s fiery comeback in the second half, but what happened at halftime— that was the soul of the evening. Dermot Kennedy transformed a football match into a humanitarian moment. And in a stadium known for its roars, for one powerful few minutes, it was silent in awe.
A staggering £7 million has already been raised for UNICEF, and moments like this remind us why every ticket, every donation, every chant matters.
Last night, Dermot didn’t just perform. He delivered .
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