HECTOR BELLERIN, Reece James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are just a few Premier League stars to help raise £100,000 to help battle coronavirus.
Top-flight players have vowed to put their rivalries aside and band together to help each other through the global pandemic.
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Stars including Bellerin and James have vowed to do their bit to fight coronavirus
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is another to chip in to help fight the virus
A host of stars have already pitched in to raise funds for the National Emergencies Trust – including James’ sister Lauren, Callum Wilson and Andros Townsned.
And they hope they’re just the first of many to support the most-vulnerable – and are spreading the word via the hashtag #FootballUnited.
A joint statement on behalf of the players read: “Football has such a big role to play in communities and our clubs are a huge part of people’s lives.
“Without football, we want to put our rivalries aside and show togetherness at such a critical moment for the country.
“These are uncertain times for communities, but as players we want to show some recognition for the incredible work that is being done for the most vulnerable.”
AFRAID & ALONE
It continued: “There are so many people at home who are afraid, alone and without full-time care.
“With the nation’s help, we can show our support to the many volunteers and organisations who need funds to make sure vital food and medicine supplies will continue to be delivered during the crisis.
“As players we would love nothing more than to be out there playing in front of packed stadiums again.
“But that can wait – the most important thing right now is the future of the country and #FootballUnited is our way of showing some community spirit.”
The initiative was set-up by Unique Sports Management, after several of its clients pitched the idea.
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Managing director at the agency, Marlon Fleischman, said: “At such an unprecedented time, we are proud to support our players striving to make positive change through #FootballUnited.
“Now is the time for the football community to show solidarity and work together to help those who need urgent help, resources and care.
“Working alongside the National Emergencies Trust, we hope that the #FootballUnited campaign will generate vital funds to reach those local communities and charities at the time when they need it most”.
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