The European football governing body, UEFA, confirmed a donation of €200,000 to humanitarian causes following earthquakes that struck both Turkey and Syria a few days ago.
In a statement on Friday, the body confirmed a donation of €150,000 to the Turkish Football Federation and an additional €50,000 to the Bonyan Organization and Tiafi, both assisting in disaster relief activities.
“UEFA is making this initial donation to help the immediate humanitarian response to this horrendous tragedy,” said federation president Aleksander Ceferin on Friday.
“I also want to thank our member associations for their quick and compassionate reaction and support offered to those affected by this terrible event.”
In addition to the donation, the body will also hold a moment of silence before all of its club competition matches next week.
Both Turkey and Syria were hit on February 6 by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake with more than 22,000 now reportedly dead.
