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The European Clubs’ Association has donated a million euros (£840,000) to Ukrainian clubs, with chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi saying he “grieves” at the “violent attacks on the Ukrainian people” amid the invasion by Russia.
The ECA, which is hosting its general assembly in Vienna, has suspended all seven Russian members.
Al-Khelaifi stated, “Our hearts go out to our Ukrainian friends here today.”
“The suffering we are experiencing serves as a reminder of what is truly important.”
The pledge was made by Paris St-Germain chairman Al-Khelaifi, who was joined by Ukraine FA first vice-president Oleh Protasov and Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Serghiy Palkin as he inaugurated the two-day meeting.
Al-Khelaifi stated, “We are living in troubling times.” “We’ve all been saddened by the brutal attacks.
“We demand peace.”
In announcing the donation, Al-Khelaifi added: “I am very proud to announce that ECA will make available an initial one million euro financial contribution in supporting our members’ efforts in assisting the Ukrainian people. Many of our clubs have also offered to find a safe place for Ukrainian youth academy players.
“I am in touch with the United Nations Human Rights Council so that ECA can help both the Ukrainian people and the refugees being cared for in the neighbouring countries.”
Last week, world governing body FIFA donated $1m (£750,000) to the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.
Football has been halted in the country, with Ukraine’s World Cup play-off with Scotland put back to June.
Vincent Paul
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