The World Of Soccer Come Together To Help Haiti

On January 12, 2010 at 04:53:10 PM, we have seen one of the most devastating catastrophes in human history. An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude shook Haiti’s ground, about 200,000 lives are estimated to have been lost; the southern part of Haiti is in ruins and most dramatically the capital city Port-Au-Prince. Soccer has always been a tool to help in such tragedy, also a tool against racism and world peace. In the wake of the massive devastation in Haiti, the United Nations Development Program and its players have decided to raise funds in support of relief efforts through an exhibition soccer match, held on Monday, January 25, 2010.

Big name players like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo of brazil, both UN goodwill ambassadors, joined by Luis Figo, Thierry Henri, Kaka, Robert Pires, to name a few, have lined up against Benfica of Portugal. All the proceeds will go to the humanitarian effort of saving life in Haiti. The game ended in a tie (3-3). This is a second time Zidane and Ronaldo have come together to help Haiti; in 2005, the two raised about $120,000 U.S. to finance humanitarian projects in the Haitian “shantytown of Cite Soleil”.

This shows how powerful the game of soccer is, and the fans spirit since the game became in existence. If you would like to make individual contribution to help Haiti, this is how you can do it:

In addition to providing emergency relief, these organizations are providing the following aid to those in need:

Providing Basic Needs:

Providing Shelter:
Organization of American States

Providing Medical Aid:

Providing Food/Water:

For a complete list of charity organizations, visit: http://www.cnn.com/impact

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African Cup Of Nations, A Sad Beginning

The African Cup of Nations is set to kick-off on January 10, 2010 in Angola. Instead of the excitement to watch the greatest African soccer players in action, the African Soccer Confederation and the world is mourning the unfortunate incident which occured during the Togo national team trip to Angola, two days prior. As the bus carrying the Togolese players crossed Congo into Angola, it was ambushed by a group of rebels.

 Among the players is Emmanuel Adebayor, who was not injured in the attack, but is one of the best strikers, from Africa, playing for Manchester City in England. The attack in the northern enclave of Cabinda killed an assistant coach, a press officer and the bus driver, and injured several other players, including goal keeper “Kodjovi Obilale” who is in intensive care in Johannesburg South Africa.  

The team flew back home as the Togo sport minister said: “We can’t be in a period of mourning and at the same time be in a festival of sport”. At the cup opening today, host Angola and Mali have observed a moment of silence to show their support towards the Togolese team. This game ended in a tie (4-4).

The tournament went on; Didier Drogba of Ivory Coast (club: Chelsea, England), Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon (club: Inter Milan, Italy), Michael Essien of Ghana (club: Chelsea, England), Freddie Kanoute of Mali (club: Seville, Spain) and Kolo Toure of Ivory Coast (club: Manchester City, England), are amongst the big names taking part in the tournament. Emmanuel Adebayor of Togo would have been part of the group.

Soccer is a game of peace and fraternity. No group is powerful enough to disturb the great spirit of the game.

For more information on the African Cup of Nations, visit: http://www.cafonline.com
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