Ramos & Pique among stars joining La Liga fest to raise money for coronavirus

Published on: 27 March 2020

Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique and Santi Cazorla are among the LaLiga stars joining Spain's biggest music artists for a virtual festival to raise money to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

'LaLigaSantander Fest', a global charity festival organised by LaLiga in partnership with Santander Bank, Universal Music Group and the rest of the league's sponsors will take place on Saturday.

The aim of the macro-concert is to raise funds for the purchase of medical supplies and to support fans confined to their homes in quarantine.

The virtual festival will be broadcast in more than 180 countries simultaneously and bring together 20 international artists and as many players from the 20 La Liga clubs.

As well as the players previously mentioned, Ivan Rakitic, Jesus Navas, Saul and Koke are other notable names who will be involved.Tennis star Rafael Nadal has also confirmed he will take part.

Music artists taking part include Pablo Lopez, David Bisbal and Antonio Jose.

The festival will be beamed out across the world by Movistar LaLiga, GOL TV, and LaLiga international broadcasters.

It will also be streamed on LaLiga's social media channels and can be watched live on Youtube and Facebook, starting from 17.00 (GMT).

LaLiga President, Javier Tebas, said: 'The initiative has really become something special.

'We've got the best artists, clubs and players and the best fans around too. Together we'll succeed in convincing people about the importance of staying at home at this time, whilst raising money to buy medical supplies, which are in such high demand at times like these.

'I want to thank Universal Music Group, Santander Bank and all of our sponsors for giving their all to make this LaLiga project a reality.'

Rami Aboukhair, country head for Santander Spain, added: 'It is admirable to see how, in these very complex moments, a supportive spirit has emerged in our society that comforts us all.

'At Santander Bank, we share this spirit of co-operation and generosity, convinced that we will come out of this process even stronger as a country.

'That is why, with the help of LaLiga we have created 'LaLiga Santander Fest' and together with the players, football and music fans we want to continue helping our health institutions.'

Santander has already donated £447,000 as an initial donation and those who wish to pledge funds from anywhere round the world should go to www.laliga.com/laligasantanderfest.

Watch music and football together vs COVID-19 at LaLigaSantander Fest live on LaLigaTV at 5pm on Saturday 28th March

Source: m.allfootballapp.com

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