Real Madrid, Bayern and Inter Milan to launch European Solidarity Cup
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan will stage a fresh competition called the 'European Solidarity Cup' in 2021 to improve money for medical facilities in Italy and Spain.
The three clubs will play each other in a round-robin group, with Inter against Bayern held in Milan, Real facing Inter in Madrid and Bayern hosting Real in Munich.
Arises from the fixtures will be donated to medical facilities in Italy and Spain, two of the world's worst-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic.
Desire to is "to send out a note of solidarity and fraternity to the persons of Europe", said a statement from Real Madrid.
Dates for the tournament have not been decided. The timing will "depend on the match calendar and when football could be played before fans again", the clubs said.
Bayern will invite 5,000 nurses, carers and doctors to the Allianz Arena for his or her match against Real Madrid.
"Nurses, carers and doctors specifically are doing a superb job for society right now," said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. "We, the three clubs, want to show these heroes our appreciation, respect and gratitude."
"The great commitment of most healthcare workers has been necessary to allow us to turn to the near future," said Inter president Steven Zhang.
"With this initiative you want to thank them and celebrate their work and at exactly the same time send a note of unity and solidarity between nations."
