Sunday, June 10, 2007
England stars to play for free
England’s soccer stars will play for their country for nothing — and give the money to charity.
John Terry and Co plan to raise £1 million before the 2010 World Cup finals through their new Team England Footballers’ Charity.
Skipper Terry said: “Every player in the England squad works in some way with local or national charities.
“But as a team we decided to use our role as England footballers to not only contribute our time but also help raise awareness of particular issues.
"Every player is looking forward to supporting our charity.”
All 23 England squad members, including Terry, Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen and Gary Neville, will give up their appearance fees from the FA.
That represents £1,500 per player for a win, £1,000 for a draw and £750 for a defeat.
John Terry and Co plan to raise £1 million before the 2010 World Cup finals through their new Team England Footballers’ Charity.
Skipper Terry said: “Every player in the England squad works in some way with local or national charities.
“But as a team we decided to use our role as England footballers to not only contribute our time but also help raise awareness of particular issues.
"Every player is looking forward to supporting our charity.”
All 23 England squad members, including Terry, Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen and Gary Neville, will give up their appearance fees from the FA.
That represents £1,500 per player for a win, £1,000 for a draw and £750 for a defeat.
