COVID-19: Former Brazil Star To Cycle 600 Km To Training To Raise Money For Poor
In this file photo taken on November 11, 2012, footballer Fred, of Fluminense, celebrates after scoring against Palmeiras during a Brazilian championship match held at Prudentao stadium in Presidente Prudente, in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFPFormer Brazil international Fred took off on a five-day, 600-kilometer cycle ride on Monday to come to the help of poor families affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 36-year-old announced on Twitter his “Tour de Fred” from the south eastern city of Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, where he plays for Fluminense. He said he wants to “help 4,000 poor families” and vowed to donate a food basket for every kilometer he rides, while he has also launched an online campaign to collect donations.
Fred left at dawn on Monday and is due to take dirt tracks and small roads to avoid main highways and the potential of crowds breaking social distancing rules in coming out to cheer him on.Fred scored 18 goals in 39 appearances for Brazil and played at the 2006 and 2014 World Cups.Fred made his name in Europe for Lyon, helping the French side win Ligue 1 three years in a row from 2006-08.
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