Hector Bellerin was among many footballers who posted a statement last night announcing an initiative called #PlayersTogether to raise funds for, and help out, NHS related charities in an effort to combat Covid-19. Players have been in the spotlight recently because they earn a lot of money, and at a time when ever resource is precious in the fight against this disease, it has been suggested they should put their hands in their deep pockets and make a contribution. Discussions among the captains of each club have taken place, and a decision was made to set up a fund to directly support the NHS via NHS Charities Together, an umbrella organisation of over 150 charities. The statement says:...
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