Celtic fans attending the Fenerbahce match last Thursday have helped raise over £30,000 to provide emergency aid to those affected by the current refugee crisis in Europe.
The Parkhead club joined forces with the European Club Association (ECA) and decided to donate 1Euro from every ticket sold for the Celtic v Fenerbahce match to assist with providing emergency aid to those affected by the current refugee crisis in Europe.
Celtic confirmed on their official website that a total of £30,445.67 was raised.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell told Celticfc.net: “For many weeks now, we have watched in horror and sadness as this crisis has developed.
“Clearly we are not able to comprehend what these people, in their thousands, and of all ages are going through, but we felt compelled to help in any way we can.
“Celtic was formed in 1888 to help people in need and our strong social dimension will always be fundamental to what we are.
“We are pleased and proud that today these values remain such an important part of our ethos.”
“Celtic is delighted to be a part of the European Club Association and we were very pleased to be part of this ECA initiative.
“The scale of this crisis is so great, however we hope this significant donation can provide some positive assistance to people affected.”
Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong added: “Through the many images we receive on a daily basis we can all see the real difficulties that so many people are facing.
“It is magnificent that such a wonderful donation has been made to help these people affected across Europe.
“It is fantastic that Celtic and our fans have joined forces in this way and we hope this will be of some support.”
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