Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has joined the fight against the coronavirus by donating one million euros to combat the pandemic.
The amount will be shared between the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona and another medical centre in Argentina.
"Leo Messi made a donation to the clinic to fight the coronavirus," the hospital posted on social media.
"Thank you very much, Leo, for your commitment and your support."
Pep Guardiola also donated one million euros on Tuesday to the Col.legi de Metges in Barcelona for the acquisition of medical material.
tessi100 author
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HE IS NOT JUST MESSI BUT HE IS MERCY🙏
TeamMessi10 author
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This is why Messi is an idol and one of the greatest person not just on the pitch but off the pitch as well. Not just Messi but Ronaldo as well also donated for great reasons. Hopefully we would all fight and be protected from this dangerous virus. Thank you to whoever donated.👏👏
GateWaye author
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It might not immediately stop the epidemic but will save many lives. Thanks as we all fight this virus together. Still home if you can. Hope to we start the fun soon when our beautiful game begins again
Cukcirsu author
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I pray the authorities behind won't pocket the monies and tell stories ....that the monies will be channeled for its purpose
yasheel08 author
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donates to his country of birth but never forgets the place where he has lived more than half his life in