Sunday 13 June 2010

Rafael Benitez makes donation to Hillsborough families

Rafael Benitez

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made a £96,000 donation to the Hillsborough Family Support Group.
The group was founded by families who lost loved ones in the Hillsborough Disaster in April 1989 which resulted in the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans.
Benitez, whose Anfield reign ended last week, supported the organisation during his six years in charge of the Reds.
The 50-year-old Spaniard was confirmed on Thursday as the new coach of European champions Inter Milan.
"When he handed the cheque over to me he was very emotional, as I was and the committee was, especially when we saw the amount," said Margaret Aspinall, chairman of the Hillsborough Family Support Group.
"He just said that he wanted to help with the cause and hoped we get what we rightly deserve.
"We have lots of things that we spend money on; a memorial every year, upkeep of the office and expenses but Rafa just said as long as it helps the group then that's all that matters."
A significant amount too!

2 comments:

  1. Hats off to the man for that gesture Mona. I've never liked Benitez to be honest but he deserves alot of respect for doing this.

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  2. 2Longy/
    I couldn't agree more...
    Was just over at Shane's blog before looking forward to the new direction...
    Regards/

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