Charity auction by Merih Demiral: Karim Benzema's jersey for Türkiye Earthquake Victims

(MENAFN) Turkish international defender Merih Demiral has taken the initiative to help the victims of the recent earthquakes in Türkiye. He has been holding a charity campaign where he auctions signed jerseys of football stars to raise funds for the earthquake victims. The latest addition to the auction is a signed jersey of Real Madrid star Karim Benzema.

Demiral expressed his gratitude towards his fellow Turkish player Hakan Calhanoglu, who helped him reach out to Benzema and secure the signed jersey. The auction has seen a massive response, with many star players' jerseys being put up for bid. Some of the names include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Kylian Mbappé.

The earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye on Monday, had a catastrophic impact on the region. The magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes, centered in Kahramanmaras province, affected more than 13 million people across 10 provinces, including Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, and Sanliurfa. The disaster agency reported that at least 22,327 people were killed and 80,088 others were injured.

Demiral's charity campaign is a small effort to help the victims of the earthquake and ease their suffering. The signed jersey of Karim Benzema will be a valuable addition to the auction and will help raise much-needed funds for the earthquake victims. The auction is a testament to the kindness and generosity of people coming together in times of need.

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