18.07.2012

The solidarity game "A Gesture Against Hunger" led to the Benfica’s stadium (Estádio da Luz), in Lisbon, more than 33,000 spectators in support of the cause.

The solidarity game "A Gesture Against Hunger" led to the Benfica’s stadium (Estádio da Luz), in Lisbon, more than 33,000 spectators who wanted to contribute to this cause and vibrate with the stars of Selection "Luis Figo & Rest of the World" and team Sport Lisboa e Benfica. At the end of the game, Luis Figo Foundation President and one of the great mentors of this initiative, said in a press conference that "this initiative is for the most disadvantaged” and thanked all who made this event possible.
"This event helped to reduce the difficulties of many people and so I am very happy and I would like to thank, on behalf of Luis Figo Foundation, the partnership that was made with Benfica Foundation, with the UNHCR and also thank all the Luis Figo Foundation guests, who agreed to be here today and to be present at this event.
The fans who attended the solidarity game also deserved a word of appreciation: “I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, to the people who were here today, whether from Benfica, Sporting or FC Porto, the most important is the cause. I want also to thank to the sponsors because, without them, it would be more complicated to hold this event, and also to the media who helped us having here today about 33 thousand people. "
Benfica won by 5-1, this solidarity game, that was also marked by the departure of lawns Angolan international player Pedro Mantorras.


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