Brazilian footballers who left a deep mark on world football will meet again this weekend in a match to benefit those affected by torrential rains that devastated part of the country.
stars like Ronaldinho Gaucho, Cafu and Bebeto, They will shine again this Sunday at the emblematic Maracaná stadium in Rio de Janeiro to raise funds and do their bit in the face of the terrible situation that has been experienced in recent weeks.
In addition to the three world champions, the former defender will also be part of the match Filipe Luis and the defense Tamires Diasas well as the current Brazilian coach, Dorival Juniorand the coach Mano Menezesalso with a past in the ‘Canarinha’, according to the list released this Wednesday by the organizers.
“I want to invite all the Brazilian people to participate in this solidarity movement in favor of our brothers from Rio Grande do Sul. We need the support of all of you,” said Dorival Júnior in a video posted on social networks.
“We had the opportunity to lift the world champion trophy,Now let’s raise the cup of solidarity“He stated for his part Coffeewinner of the 1994 and 2002 World Cups, in statements published by Globo Esporte.
In addition to the match, at the event There will also be a musical show, in which various artists will participate, such as local singers Belo and Wesley Safadão, said the Globo television network, which promotes the initiative.
The event will be broadcast on television and the proceeds from its marketing will be allocated to organizations that assist victims, as will the ticket, which, by the way, starts at $6 dollars, a fairly affordable cost for people to attend.
In recent weeks, the state of Rio Grande do Sul experienced a climate disaster never seen before, due to torrential rains that flooded urban and rural areas, due to rivers overflowing due to high volumes of water.
To such an extent that 90% of its municipalities were affected. There were more than 160 deaths and there are still 82 people missingaccording to official figures.
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