Macedonia FA to donate Wales ticket cash prime Kocani hearth victims

Macedonia FA to donate Wales ticket cash prime Kocani hearth victims

March 24 – The Soccer Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) is to donate all proceeds from ticket gross sales for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to Wales.

The cash raised will go to the victims and households of the 59 kids and youngsters who died in a nightclub hearth in Kocani. On account of the tragedy, wherein native Shkupi footballer, Andrej Lazarov, additionally died, all sporting occasions within the nation have been cancelled.

The information was introduced by FFM President Masar Omeragic after North Macedonia’s 3-0 win over Liechtenstein on the weekend.

The Group J match between North Macedonia and Wales might be performed on the 33,000-capacity Tose Proeski Nationwide Stadium in Skopje. The most costly ticket for Tuesday’s match prices €6.50.

“I need to congratulate our soccer gamers from the underside of my coronary heart for the victory, character and combating spirit,” mentioned Omeragic.

“This can be a victory they deserved – the gamers, the teaching workers and our followers, who as soon as once more confirmed that they’re the perfect on the planet. Due to all.

“In these troublesome moments, our ideas are with the households of these affected within the nice tragedy wherein many younger folks misplaced their lives.

“As an indication of assist and solidarity, I want to announce that the ticket income for our subsequent recreation in opposition to Wales might be donated to the injured and the households of the lifeless.

“This can be a time when soccer reveals that it’s greater than a recreation – soccer and the nationwide workforce unite and assist,” mentioned Omeragic.

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