Beckham Leads FIFA Campaign To Support Medical Workers Against COVID-19

JAKARTA - David Beckham, Harry Kane and Harry Maguire are part of the FIFA campaign to show appreciation for medical personnel around the world who are at the forefront of fighting the coronavirus.

Apart from that, legends Pele, Diego Maradona, Michael Owen, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo also supported this FIFA movement.

Quoted from the Sky Sport page, Sunday, April 19, FIFA gathered 50 past and present legendary footballers to provide support to medical personnel. This gesture uses the hashtag #WeWillWin.

Beckham said, "As footballers, we are used to applause. But this time, we had the opportunity to show our appreciation for the many people who risked their lives to protect ours."

"You are a hero of humanity and we want to show that all of football supports you and everything you do to protect us all."

To all the health care workers and other professionals who keep working like true heroes, an infinite applause. #HumanitysHeroes taking the fight to # COVID19 #WeWillWin # FIFAℹ️👉 https://t.co/7ubVCNHvvJ pic.twitter.com/jsHyorFJDJ

- FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) April 18, 2020

In addition, United States women's team captain Carli Lloyd added, "Being aware of the risks doctors, nurses and other important workers have to face every day, football wants to show its support."

"They are at the forefront of fighting the coronavirus, working as a team to protect us, to protect us and keep us healthy."

Carli also expressed his appreciation to medical personnel for their dedication and professionalism, which is supported by a commitment to follow the rules of each respective national health authority, so that they can fight this virus well.