UEFA showed on Friday that it is not only football they care about but humanity as a whole. The aid sent on Friday by the football body to the Champions League Final host Turkey was commendable and upheld the true spirit of the game!UEFA provided 200,000 euros ($214,000) to the disaster-hit nation in an effort to aid the relief work ongoing for the last few days. UEFA Allocates Aid Funds to Turkey-UEFA Allocates Aid Funds to Turkey
Out of the total of 200,000 euros, 150,000 euros was for the Turkish soccer federation, while the rest 50,000 was for the UEFA Foundation for Children charity to support the organizations working in the disaster-hit areas of Southern Turkey and Syria.As the knockout phrases of the Champions League and Europa League are scheduled next week, moments of silence will be observed before the matches for the aching people in the country. With the UEFA Champions League final taking place in Istanbul, the earthquake came as a blow to the football governing bodies of Turkey and Europe. Fans can't forget the last time Istanbul hosted the UEFA Champions League final, where a star-studded lineup of AC Milan faced the English giants Liverpool. The match will forever be remembered for the heroic efforts of England legend Steven Gerrard, as Liverpool came from behind to win the game.With leading organizations in the world, like NASA and UEFA, taking steps to help out the people in the country, it is expected that the after-effects of the disaster will be steered to normal very soon. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the earthquake. UEFA Allocates Aid Funds to Turkey-UEFA Allocates Aid Funds to Turkey
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