FIFA allocates $1 million to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria
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FIFA Foundation to provide $1 million aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
FIFA Foundation on Friday provided $1 million in emergency humanitarian aid to people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, soccer's world governing body said.The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria has climbed over 43,000, and left many more without shelter in freezing temperatures.Millions are in need of humanitarian aid after being left homeless and without basic amenities.FIFA said it had consulted with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the Syrian Football Association (SFA), as well as "international and local non-governmental organisations".
Atsu caught in earthquake hours after almost leaving Turkey to seek new club
"Atsu wanted to play more and asked for permission from his coach to leave if he wasn't going to get it," Hatayspor manager Fatih Ilek told a radio channel on Friday."He bought a ticket to fly to Istanbul, and from there to France. He was going to look for a club to get more playing time."The 31-year-old secured Hatayspor a 1-0 win over Kasimpasa by scoring only seconds before the final whistle.
Rebuilding lives in Turkey: French field hospitals set up in earthquake-hit region
The injured need treatment, as do others suffering from ailments not necessarily linked to the double earthquake. France has set up a field hospital code named ESCRIM, a civil protection unit run by a team of military and civilian personnel.
Trabzonspor pay poignant tribute to earthquake rescue workers - in pictures
Supporters of Turkish club Trabzonspor paid a poignant tribute on Thursday night to rescue workers following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
England sail past South Korea in Arnold Clark Cup
MILTON KEYNES, England: England claimed a convincing 4-0 win over South Korea in their opening Arnold Clark Cup match on Thursday (Feb 16), as the Lionesses kick-started their preparations for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
SFA, NUFC Foundation team up to help Saudi Arabia’s 35-50 age group get into sport
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports For All Federation and Premier League club Newcastle United have teamed up to launch a sports program aimed at 35-50-year-olds in Saudi Arabia, it was announced Wednesday.
Death toll in massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria continues to rise
The combined death toll following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on the 6 February has passed 41,000 and continues to rise.