Soccer Aid star Jack Whitehall has revealed he flew back to the UK from Budapest, having stayed up til 3am drinking and crying over Arsenal's clash against Paris Saint-Germain
Jack revealed he'd been up til 3am 'drinking and crying'
Jack revealed he'd been up til 3am 'drinking and crying'(Image: Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026)
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Jack Whitehall flew back to the UK for Soccer Aid hours after Arsenal's clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The comedian revealed that he'd been up "crying and drinking" on his own til the early hours after watching his team lose to the French team on penalties.
This year marked Whitehall's return to Soccer Aid after a decade away, but the presenter joked that he was heading onto the pitch on "no sleep" after the Gunners' defeat. Speaking to host Dermot O'Leary, Jack, 37, said: "Not great, I've just flown back from Budapest, I was up until 3am, on my own in the hotel room rewatching the penalty shoot, crying, drinking.
"But it's fine I'm here surrounded by United fans, Tottenham fans, I feel great!" As Dermot jokingly comforted Jack, he pretended to cry over Arsenal's loss on Saturday.
Jack and his pals headed to Budapest but were left disappointed by the result
Jack and his pals headed to Budapest but were left disappointed by the result(Image: Jack Whitehall/ Instagram)
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Jack headed out to Budapest with his brother and pals as the group drowned their sorrows following the tense clash. Just days after winning the Premier League and securing their first title in over two decades, the North London team went up against Saint-Germain for the title.
However, PSG eventually won it after a 1-1 draw. But while neither team managed to win the game even after the additional 30 minutes, the match went to a shootout as they both battled to retain the trophy. Eventually, it was PSG who took it home.
Eberechi Eze and Gabriel failed to convert for the Gunners, who have to make do with the Premier League crown. In the meantime, PSG celebrate back-to-back European crowns, having also seen off Inter Milan 12 months ago.
Dermot O'Leary attempted to comfort the presenter
Dermot O'Leary attempted to comfort the presenter(Image: Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026)
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Following the match, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said on TNT Sports: "Everyone is really disappointed. When you are that close to winning, it is really tough to take. At the same time, we know what we have done this season. And we've achieved something incredible, and we were so close to doing even better today.
"So we have to see the bigger picture and remember all the good stuff as well. I felt like we controlled the game after getting the first goal. They had the ball a lot, but they didn't create too many chances. In the end, penalties is a tough way to lose."
Soccer Aid, which airs on ITV, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The annual charity football match continues its mission to raise vital funds for global children's charity UNICEF, while bringing together a unique mix of world-class football legends and beloved celebrities.
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney led the England team, which was managed by Angels singer and co-founder. Robbie Williams. Other famous faces from the world of football included England women's team stars Toni Duggan and Steph Houghton, and former men's England players Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Joe Hart.
Actors Danny Dyer, Tom Hiddleston and Adolescence star Owen Cooper also took part. And TV stars Paddy McGuinness, Jack Whitehall and Sam Thompson were spotted on the pitch, as was former England rugby player Joe Marler.
While radio presenter Jordan North, podcaster and presenter GK Barry, I'm A Celeb winner and YouTube star Angry Ginge, and Love Island star Chloe Burrows completed the England line-up.
On the World XI side, Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt acted as manager. His team was made up of Edwin van der Sar, Michael Essien, Jordi Alba, Leonardo Bonucci, Dimitar Berbatov, Nemanja Matic, Maisie Adam, Big Zuu, Nabhaan Rizwan, Nitro, Ali Krieger, Jen Beattie, Nicky Byrne, Dermot Kennedy, Chris O’Dowd, Richard Gadd, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.