Mesut Ozil donates £80,000 to help Muslims affected by coronavirus during Ramadan Kareem

With Premier League action taking place due to coronavirus, football players celebrating Ramadan Kareem took to social media and wished ir fans on auspicious occasion. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, apart from wishing fans on occasion of Ramadan Kareem, decided to show some generosity by donating £80,000 ($99,000)  to help Muslims that have been affected by coronavirus pandemic during Ramadan Kareem.

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Mesut Ozil donation during Ramadan Kareem

According to a report in Sun, Mesut Ozil donation will see Arsenal midfielder providing food and aid for 16,000 Muslims throughout holy month of Ramadan Kareem which began on April 23. Charity organisation Turkish Red Crescent joined hands with Mesut Ozil and will be providing 'iftar', evening meal, to families across Turkey and Syria with 2,000 packs expected to be donated.

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One of representatives from  Turkish Red Crescent Kerem Kinik said that Red Crescent stands by those in need 365 days a year and organisation does this thanks to donations made by philanthropists who follow organisation's work. Talking about Mesut Ozil donation, Kinik thanked Arsenal star for his donation and said that organisation will be able to deliver packs to people in need as soon as possible.

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Mesut Ozil denies pay cut 

Arsenal recently became first club to agree on pay cuts with ir players after ten days of intensive talks, but according to multiple reports, Mesut Ozil denied joining Arsenal’s players in taking a 12.5 percent pay cut during pandemic. 'Mesut Ozil denies pay cut' reports also mentioned that Ozil refused to take a pay cut because he first wanted to look at financial impact of coronavirus and did t want to rush into a decision.

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According to multiple reports, player has made it clear he respects or players and group's decision but has urged m to respect his. Arsenal players will take a 12.5 percent cut in ir ws for 12 months until March next year. reports have also mentioned that Arsenal will repay money in full if y qualify for Champions League eir this season or next and will also pay players a £100,000 ($124,000) bonus.