Juan Mata urges footballers to donate 1% of their salaries

[Mellotron]

Probably means he's been brought up very well by his parents, and wants to help others less fortunate

Great sense of humour there mate!

 

[Stat Brother]

I was going to say none more so than Craig Bellamy.
But a quick pre-post google fact check suggests that might not be the case.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

David Beckham donated his entire wage when playing for PSG. Christian Ronaldo has been named the most charitable sportsperson of all.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/p...thlete-after-donating-thousands-10459073.html

 

[Hendrax]

I'd have to agree that most probably do give some away.

When you want for nothing and live a privileged lifestyle I'd imagine it would be a very good feeling to help others less fortunate than yourself.

I also think that feeling could be somewhat addictive.

 

[PTC Gull]

According to the BBC Neymar's charitable foundation in Brazil also received £2m from his deal. Which was nice.
However thats £31m less than his other charity....His Dad!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I'd have to agree that most probably do give some away.

When you want for nothing and live a privileged lifestyle I'd imagine it would be a very good feeling to help others less fortunate than yourself.

I also think that feeling could be somewhat addictive.

Calde did a lot of work helping Chestnut Tree House, and Stockdale sponsored footballs for a goalkeeping academy in Kent.

 

[TSB]

Pretty handy for tax purposes to GAYE.
As I know, because I do.

 

[essbee1]

ALL of them?



Indeed.

I'd like to see the numbers on that. Mere speculation as was my comment.

 

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Mats Hummels has now signed on: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...juan-mata-salary-pledge-charity-bayern-munich

 

[BigGully]

Sadly I would suspect that the 1% or any levy would quickly be factored into the players contract, quickly it would just be funded by that players club and ultimately the fans.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm generally a bit cynical of footballers and their charity's. They always include their name in the "foundation", always hold grand gala events....and always disappear once they retire. Given most footballers have even more spare time when they stop playing I'd expect them to be even more involved; not the opposite. Stephen Ireland is a prime example. Now he's out the spot light he doesn't bother.

Some footballers buck the trend. I genuinely believe Beckham has the right motivation. And Calderon's efforts are clearly sincere. I think this Mata chap is sincere as well.