Algeria will donate their World Cup prize money to Gaza: report
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After winning the hearts of many with the splendid show performance against Germany in the round 16 of World Cup, the Algerians have decided to donate their prize money to the poor in Gaza.
UK-based Daily Mail reported Algeria forward Islam Slimani as saying, "[Gaza] need it more than us," adding that, it was the team's decision to donate the prize money.
The display of generosity by Algerians has once again surprised the whole world and surely they must have won more hearts.
On their return, Algerian team received an overwhelming welcome by the people. The players paraded through the streets in a bus.
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Jul 04, 2014 05:09pm
Should we expect similar sentiment for IDB from our celebrities
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Jul 04, 2014 06:36pm
Bravo
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Jul 04, 2014 06:45pm
@SMI I think you meant IDPs. How much have you donated?
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Jul 04, 2014 06:45pm
Learn to donate for noble cause and follow them my country sports team mates.
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Jul 04, 2014 08:39pm
Long live Algeria! We salute your noble cause.
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Jul 04, 2014 08:46pm
God bless them. Eye opener for the rich governments around the Middle East. Stand up and show some backbone.
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Jul 04, 2014 08:55pm
Algeria played fantastic football against Belgium, Russia, South Korea and Germany. Those footballers of Algeria are heroes on and off the field.
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Jul 04, 2014 09:35pm
Awesome. Great example of much needed Muslim unity.
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Jul 04, 2014 10:04pm
You set a great example. May we also follow and Allah accept this gesture of you.
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Jul 04, 2014 11:29pm
Not one word or action from the Saudis in support of the Palestinians who continue to suffer 66 plus years of occupation and slaughter. Why? Because their mentors the Americans said you keep out and we won't ever mention democracy in Saudi Arabia and more recently they have joined forces with the Zionists in playing the Shia-Sunni game. Doesn't matter how many Palestinians get murdered, the Saudis are only too happy to go along.
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Jul 04, 2014 11:52pm
Now they going to win more hearts and minds for their good deed. As I have seen and assessed they have the potential to bring world cup home anytime in near future. May God bless them all !
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Jul 05, 2014 12:00am
The prime minister announces 500 million while for metro bus he give billions!!!
Shame
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Jul 05, 2014 12:17am
That is how muslim countries should be, helping each other out and staying united instead of plotting against each other and fighting among themselves . God bless Algeria .
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Jul 05, 2014 01:01am
Great spirit Algeria.
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Jul 05, 2014 05:21am
Great gesture.
Algeria for me you are the champions!
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Jul 05, 2014 06:43am
Really nice to hear this
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Jul 05, 2014 06:53am
The civil war in Algeria that began in 1991,cost an estimated 50,000 to 1,50,000 lives. Algeria has come out this all and managed to send a team to the world cup. Kudos to them. Expect to hear a lot about African nations in the World Cup in the future.
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Jul 05, 2014 07:57am
An excellent gesture Algeria. Hats off to you guys.
If only the rich gulf nations would follow suit now.
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Jul 05, 2014 09:23am
@SMI I like to know if it is going to go to Palestine or Hamas.
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Jul 05, 2014 09:23am
@Asif Naeem Bhatti I like to know if it is going to go to Palestine or Hamas......If it Goes to Hamas it will probibly be seized...
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Jul 05, 2014 09:49am
why involve sports in politics unecessarily?
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Jul 05, 2014 10:29am
Stellar Decision..... :)
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Jul 05, 2014 10:56am
Hmm..I wonder why the Algerian team did not donate the money to the victims of the Taliban or even the people in Syria? Maybe its an arab helping arab thing.
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Jul 05, 2014 10:59am
@doesn says "why involve sports in politics unnecessarily?"
I doubt if your sentiment has any takers here. Just go through the posts and you will understand why.
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Jul 07, 2014 03:01pm
Great Sportsmanship Spirit!
Well done, I hope our sport stars will also follow your footsteps and donate for thr IDPs.
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Jul 09, 2014 12:21am
@Shaz - It
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Jul 10, 2014 11:36am
@Salman ( Canada ) Is it the responsibility of Saudis only?????????? Why didn't Iran say anything??? or for that matter, what has Pakistan done to support their cause. Easy to pin point anyone as long as the blame does not fall on you...........right??
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Jul 10, 2014 10:28pm
A worry for Israel and USA, the Algerian team may be declared terrorists and banned from future tournaments.
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