Ronaldo’s jersey donated for Turkiye Syria earthquake victims auctioned for over Rs57 million. Deadly earthquake activity in southern Turkey and northern Syria has caused tremendous devastation across the region, killing thousands of people and flattening hundreds of structures in freezing temperatures.
The death toll from the earthquakes on February 6 has topped 28,000 and is expected to rise higher as efforts to extract those buried under the wreckage continue despite waning expectations of further survivors. The tragic earthquakes have shaken people all across the world, with famous names imploring the public and fellow celebrities to support the victims.
Recently, Turkish footballer Merih Demiral called on the international players to play their role in the tough times and donate their jerseys for auction so relief aid could be arranged for the victims in Turkiye and Syria.
Among other players, top soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo donated his personal jersey for the cause and it has received the highest bid.
Ronaldo’s jersey donated for Turkiye Syria earthquake victims auctioned for over Rs57 million. Earlier, famous football player Lionel Messi reportedly donated humanitarian aid worth 3.5 million euros via his foundation to the earthquake sites.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player.
