All-Star Charity match raises £1 million

The match, which was hosted by the club's charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation, featured an array of elite players such as Luis Suarez, Luis Garcia, Pepe Reina, John Terry and Thierry Henry.

Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher helped to bring together the two stellar teams, calling upon the stars they had played with or against during their Reds careers.

More than 45,000 people attended the Anfield fixture, which ended in a 2-2 draw between Gerrard and Carragher's respective XIs.

Liverpool FC Foundation will use the funds to maintain and extend its existing programmes as well as making donations to its partner charities, Alder Hey Children's Charity, Claire House Children's Hospice, Centre 56, Positive Futures and Cash for Kids, to help support an array of different projects.

Gerrard said: "I'm delighted that we have raised £1 million through what was such an enjoyable day for the fans, the local community, and the players who took part.

"I hope that these funds will make a real difference to all of the local charities and I would like to thank everyone who supported the match because we couldn't have achieved this without such fantastic support."

Andrea Cooper, head of Liverpool FC Foundation, added: "The Liverpool All-Star Charity match was a great occasion for the LFC family, bringing together fans, the local community, staff, players and former players. We are thrilled and so proud to have raised £1million, which will help to support our Foundation and our partner charities.

"These funds will not only help the Foundation to continue to work with thousands of individuals but it will also help support different programmes and initiatives that will benefit many people across this great city."

Clare White, chief executive of Alder Hey Children's Charity commented: "The Liverpool football family has always been hugely supportive of our charity and we look forward to continuing our long standing partnership with them in the years ahead.

"We are extremely grateful to the Liverpool FC Foundation for this amazing donation which will be used to help fund lifesaving medical equipment, vital research and arts and play activities in our new hospital.

"I would like to thank everyone who helped to raise such an incredible amount. They have all played their part in creating a world-class hospital for thousands of children and young people."