Germany international Antonio Rudiger has agreed to donate all of his World Cup earnings to fund life-changing surgeries for children in Sierra Leone.
The Real Madrid defender - who set up The Antonio Rudiger Foundation For Sierra Leone in January - has helped fund procedures for underprivileged children in the country for a long time.
With the Word Cup looming, Rudiger says his contributions to the charity BigShoe are a 'matter of honor' and that he would 'like to implement many more projects in Sierra Leone'.
Rudiger's actions come as a response to the congenital clubfoot issue in the country. It's an issue that affects a lot of children throughout the entirety of their life.
The ex-Chelsea defender explained: 'It hurts to see the circumstances in which Sierra Leonean children grow up.
'During surgery, the misalignment is corrected before patients can finally walk and participate in social life, after several months of follow-up treatment,'
'In Germany I have been given opportunities that many people in Sierra Leone are denied. I am grateful for these opportunities and I greatly appreciate the privileged position I find myself in.
'Helping here is a matter of honor for me. I would like to implement many more projects in Sierra Leone with my family in the future.'
And this isn't the first instance of Rudiger contributing in a charitable fashion towards Sierra Leone.
In January, he flew to the African nation to launch The Antonio Rudiger Foundation For Sierra Leone on Monday and was met by overexcited fans.
Rudiger posted a video to Twitter which showed him being swarmed by fans in Freetown, the Sierra Leonean capital.
The German shared the clip with the caption: 'I'm speechless - these people are crazy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this overwhelming welcome, Sierra Leone. God bless you all.'
Rudiger, who has Sierra Leonean roots, has supported many causes in his 'second home' and in 2020 donated $101,000 (£75,000) support Free Quality Education in Sierra Leone.
The former Chelsea defender is preparing for Germany's World Cup campaign that will see them face Costa Rica, Japan and Spain in the group stage.
moudemprz
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Great move Bro. God reward you abundantly.
dikdilmy
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can one donate to Namibian please 🙏🙏
🙌🏼🇳🇦
dikdilmy
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can one donate to Namibian please 🙏🙏
🇳🇦
Bibacimop
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may God bless you Sir Halla Madrid. 🇸🇱🇸🇱
Luncdklmnt
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we will always proud of you bro. love you man you will be a Sierra leonean
neubckprtu
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God will continue bless you and your entire generation injuries will not affected in and out of the pitch.thanks for putting smile in our beloved country.
neubckprtu
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I would have done the same if I was in his shoes. This is a small portion of his salary.
Yes is a small portion of his salary But he has a heart of a gold
stanking8912
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The problem is not about the donations but will the corrupt Africa leaders allow the money to reach the beneficiaries?
neubckprtu
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Who will donate to me in Uganda
God will provide for you people's
newlnty
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Bro sometimes u have to use your brain. had he decided to play for his native country u claim he won't have had all these opportunities for playing in Europe and at the world cup so sometimes u have to give up the good to go for the great is there is a opportunity..think man!! And then he won't have the financial aid to help these people had he opted to play for his native country... that's why we all have brains use it to think and create your path...
Thanks, bro.
Cetdnoptu
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and he refused play for them, these Africans are very, very ungrateful
Bro sometimes u have to use your brain. had he decided to play for his native country u claim he won't have had all these opportunities for playing in Europe and at the world cup so sometimes u have to give up the good to go for the great is there is a opportunity..think man!! And then he won't have the financial aid to help these people had he opted to play for his native country... that's why we all have brains use it to think and create your path...
opeh1985
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and he refused play for them, these Africans are very, very ungrateful
boklnprz
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be blessed with all your heart desire by almight GOD brother ludger...!!!
teyeknuy
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may the Lord continue to bless you
nosbiknrty
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Best of luck in this year's tournament
Sowlmprstz
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can one donate to Namibian please 🙏🙏
my fellow country man
Tekbiklotz
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may the almighty God continue to bless you brother.
GregMillberg
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We the Cotonou's need help too🙏🏽
rudaelmnpy
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can one donate to Namibian please 🙏🙏
Hodadimnry
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Who will donate to me in Uganda
rocadmpuy
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I would have done the same if I was in his shoes. This is a small portion of his salary.
zukadkpuz
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continue blessing others. May Allah reward you more. Good legacy legend.
S_14
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Great kob Rudi
Dancdersu
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May Allah bless and protect you from enemies
Hapenrsty
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He is real human and moeslim; not a greedy clown as Porkba!!
Dobaiostu
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My the God lord bless you abundantly
Noaacdnst
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God bless you
macacdkmsz
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may God guide you and protect you from having injury in this world cup. 🙏
Joecklmoy
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may God continue to bless you bro 🙏🙏🙏
tibabcimoy
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May God keep blessing you with good health strength peace and happiness
AdebesinIsrael
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God bless you Anthony Rudiger. You will live long!
mubabimost
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bro may God bless you for your good work
Jusgradave
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God bless you brother may u and your family be blessed