Michael Essien Drags C-Ronaldo, Lampard, Cech Other Football Stars To Ghana For Charity Match

Ghanaian international, Michael Essien has concluded plans to put together another star-studded match to raise funds for 5 charity organizations in Ghana.

Speaking on the forthcoming event tagged “Essien Game of Hope” scheduled for Accra Sports Stadium on 8 June 2013 between Africa 11 and World 11, Essien revealed that “I am excited about the latest chapter in the work of the Michael Essien Foundation.

David Beckham To Donate PSG Salary To Charity

David Beckham on Thursday said that he would donate his entire salary from a five-month contract at French club Paris Saint Germain to a children’s charity, in an unprecedented move from a top footballer.

The 37-year-old, who signed a deal until June 30 with the Ligue 1 leaders, did not divulge how much he would donate nor the name of the organisation but it would be a significant amount.

“That’s one of the things that we’re very excited about, to be able to give a huge sum to a children’s charity in Paris. It’s special,” the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder told a news conference.