With a bunch of worldwide superstars courageously coming to the fore, Croatian captain Luka Modric generously donated his 2022 World Cup match-worn jersey to these affected by the earthquake in Türkiye, the Turkish ambassador to Zagreb introduced on Tuesday.
“Hello to all my Turkish friends. I just want to send you a lot of strength and prayers in these difficult moments,” the nationwide soccer workforce chief stated in a video message on Twitter. “Stay strong; we are all with you and praying for you.”
Turkish Ambassador to Zagreb Yavuz Selim Kiran thanked Modric for stepping as much as support quake victims.
The Real Madrid midfielder placed on sale the No. 10 jersey he wore throughout Croatia’s opening match towards Morocco on the 2022 World Cup, with the proceeds from the sale going to catastrophe victims.
Previously, Croatian central defender Josko Gvardiol and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic had additionally donated their jerseys and gloves to quake victims.
A stalwart of Real Madrid since 2012, Modric has gathered a powerful trophy haul, together with 5 UEFA Champions League titles, 4 FIFA Club World Cups, 3 La Liga crowns, and three UEFA Super Cups.
The 37-year-old additionally claimed a Spanish Cup and 4 Super Cups with Real Madrid.
Modric was near clinching FIFA World Cup gold, however sadly, the Croatian nationwide workforce misplaced 4-2 to a Mbappe-charged France within the ultimate.
Doncic’s shirt
The Dallas Mavericks’ Slovenian star Luka Doncic additionally auctioned his jersey to boost funds for earthquake victims.
“To aid in the sustainable education of children affected by Turkey’s earthquakes, we are pleased to announce the auction of Luka Doncic’s All-Star Game jersey, which he signed,” Socrates Magazine stated.
The cut-off date for the public sale, run along with socratessahada.com, is March 5 at 8:59 p.m. GMT.
On Feb. 6, the “disaster of the century” dubbed twin earthquakes diminished southeastern Türkiye to a state of rubble and desolation, claiming a staggering 44,300 lives.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
