English players' noble gesture: All World Cup profits donated to charity
(8 years ago)Despite Wednesday's disappointment in Croatia's defeat in the semifinals, England will long be remembered for its most generous gesture it has shown at the Russia 2018 World Cup. The three Lions arrived in a first semifinal after 28 years of absence and Harry Kane could be the first English winner for “The shoe [...]
The three Lions arrived in a first semifinal after 28 years' absence and Harry Kane could be the first English winner for “The Golden Shoe”, which an English player had not done since 1986.
So far all the matches the English players have held have done for free, as all profits will be handed over to charity.
English players will donate their salaries earned during the World Cup for charity, British medium “Metro” reported, broadcast Periscope.
England's Footballers Foundation (EFF) through the official website explained: “over the last ten years, the England Football Foundation has proudly supported many charities including The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK, UNICEF, Onside, Rays of Sunshine, The Honeypot Children's Charity, WellChild, Together for Short Lifes, Cancer Research UK, The Herc for Heroes, The BritishForces Foundation, TheFAs Cables of Helpson and Harry Opson.
EFF has so far accumulated 5 million pounds, but thanks to the successes of England that have reached the semifinals, their budget will be much more.. /Periscopi/
Over 10 years of @effcharity... over5million deal, over 300 player performances, global entertainment campaigns and ending events... an inspired idea by the players commite back in 2007 pic.twitter.com/08 O h LYDYB
England Footballers (@ EFFCharity) Yuly 1, 2018
This is great and put in with your understanding. Also worth pointing out that all England players gave their catfee to career. https://t.co/ZldSWLPXo
) Gary Linecker (@Gary Liecker) June 30, 2018