CHELSEA star Olivier Giroud has shown his support for medical workers as they battle to fight off coronavirus.
The world of sport has been thrown into chaos as the pandemic rages the globe.
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Luis Suarez and Olivier Giroud have shown their support for medical workers fighting coronavirus
A number of big events have been cancelled or postponed, with Euro 2020 one of the biggest casualties.
And Giroud has paid tribute to all those involved in the battle to kill off the virus.
The 33-year-old Frenchman uploaded a clip to Twitter talking about the crisis.
The former Arsenal star said: “Hi everyone, just wanted to bring my support to the medical practitioners who are doing an amazing job fighting this virus.
“Obviously we need all of us to contribute and be responsible, stay home, wash your hands and try to avoid unneccasry contact with people.
“We need to stick together, we can do it. I trust you, be safe.”
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Fellow Puma-sponsored football star Luis Suarez also used social media to pass on his own heartfelt message.
He said: “Hi everyone I am Luis Suarez. I want to send all my support to all people who are fighting against COVID-19 and give courage to everyone.
“We will soon overcome this. I am sending you all my friendship. I’m staying home.”
The world of football has rallied as the number of cases continues to rise worldwide.
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs will allow the NHS to use both their hotels FREE of charge over the coming months – and have promised to protect ALL their staff.
GG Hospitality will close Manchester residences Hotel Football and the Stock Exchange this weekend, and open up all 176 beds to NHS workers.
Hotel Football, opened in 2015, sits around a hundred yards from Old Trafford while the Stock Exchange opened in November in the centre of Manchester.
The generous move follows Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich vowing to give NHS staff freeaccommodation at the Millennium Hotel during the fight against coronavirus.
The Blues are making the Millennium Hotel at Stamford Bridge available to hospital staff who are tirelessly working around the clock during the crisis.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
