CRISTIANO RONALDO and Leonardo Bonucci have donated signed shirts to be auctioned off for the Turkey earthquake appeal.
Up to 10,000 are feared dead in Turkey and Syria, with many including children trapped in the rubble, after two high-magnitude shocks.
The football world has mobilised to try and help those affected by the earthquake.
Turkey international and Atalanta ace, Merih Demiral, has announced that football icons Ronaldo and Bonucci have donated signed shirts to be auctioned off.
All money raised with go towards the Turkey earthquake appeal.
Demiral played with 820-goal Ronaldo and Bonucci at Juventus.
He said on Twitter: "I just spoke with @Cristiano.
"He said that he was very sad about what happened in Turkey.
"We are auctioning Ronaldo's signed jersey in my collection.
"All proceeds from the auction will be used in the earthquake zone. @ahbap will be donated."
Demiral continued: "And now I talked to @bonucci_leo19.
"He expressed his sadness and said that Turkey stands by our people.
"He also said he donated a signed Juventus jersey."
The earthquake also saw ex-Chelsea player Christian Atsu be affected, coming away with injuries.
Atsu was found alive in the rubble of the Turkey earthquake after his voice was reportedly heard.
The 31-year-old Ghana ace is believed to have been on the ninth floor of an apartment block when two earthquakes rocked Turkey on early on Monday.
Atsu, who has three kids with wife Marie-Claire, plays for Hatayspor, who he joined last summer.
The earthquake hit hard in Kahramanmaras, where Hatayspor are based.
On Monday, we launch the Sun Earthquake Appeal to help the response to the destruction and loss of life in Turkey and Syria.
All money raised will be donated to the British Red Cross for a major on-the-ground mobilisation.
Red Crescent staff are already distributing essentials such as food, water, blankets and temporary shelters to support survivors who spent the night outside in freezing temperatures.
Support is also being provided for traumatised people.
British Red Cross Chief Executive Mike Adamson said: “The scale of destruction caused by these earthquakes has been devastating.
“The priority right now is rescuing people from the rubble.
“Your donations will help search-and-rescue missions on the ground — and provide vital aid to those who need it most.
“We thank Sun readers for your kind support.
“Anything you give makes a difference.”
pb29
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@malablata - I really admire what Ronaldo did by auction of tshirt, by donation of euro bonus and auction of armband for COVID relief. But since you are crying why messi get all media hype is because Messi donates from their pocket like he donates over 5 million without putting any thing auction also helps Argentine Football boards staff by paying their salary. So you will not understand the greatness of that small guy because you are living in Ronaldo dreams... that is good for you but don't scold others if you can't read the bitter truth.
martinchilufyaselass
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Thee Goat 🐐
GangulyAlok
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WOW! so much money and yet just signing tshirts so that others can pay from their pockets for the turkish people!! And they themselves buy their wife a diamond ring and rolls royce for themselves!!HOW INSPIRING👏🏻👏🏻
malablata
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It has to be him taking the lead always when it comes to charity.....now some Messi will follow in his foot step and the black print media will be everywhere giving Messi all the credit. Media bias and FIFA gift is the only reason we still have people thinking that Messi can ever be compare with Cristiano. Judge them according to what they had achieved through hardwork and there will be nothing to compare. We will always ignore the hate of the media and FIFA and give you our respect as the Greatest of All Times....... FIFA can claim to have ended a debate with one month fixed tournament when we know that debate ended long time with your constant dominating of the UEFA champions league years in years out 365/20. Keep doing the GOAT things, we will appreciate whatever you do in your last dance with the bonus of greatness in an age that many footballers would had retired since.....Turkey can auction that jersey for £100m and build themselves new homes......thank you CRISTIANO, we love you for your humble spirit.....🙏🏾🙏🙏🏾🙏🙏🏾🙏
Andy_Mac
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Mane is very good hearted and generous person but don’t attack that guy like he’s trying to put up story that isn’t true about Ronaldo the first philanthropist in any sport is Ronaldo Messi isn’t even in number 10
I never said that he's lying about Ronaldo. I got nothing against what he said about Ronaldo. But that doesn't mean he should assume that other footballers don't donate money. Also, it's a fact that Ronaldo earns much more money than any other footballer. That's why I don't like the comparisons people want to make about player donations. Why can't you just appreciate Ronaldo without questioning the generosity of other players?