Cristiano Ronaldo leads financial donations to amateur clubs

Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has found methods of contributing to the community.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner and his Seleção teammates have reportedly donated half of the bonus for Euro 2020 qualification to help small football clubs in Portugal stay afloat, according to AFP.

On Monday, April 13, Portugal’s Football Federation revealed the money would be directed towards another fund, which is projected to reach up to 5.1 million dollars (Sh540 million) to help clubs survive during this virus-stricken period.

The Portuguese league was declared null and void last week, with no champions declared, promotions announced or relegations effected.

“It’s fundamental that the championships end because it would allow some sort of normality to be restored and we could prepare for next season knowing who has qualified for international competitions, who the champions are and who is relegated,” Pedro Proenca, president of the Portuguese league said.

SOURCE: The Standard – Kenya