Algeria striker Islam Slimani said that the team will donate their World Cup prize money to the people in Gaza because “they need it more than us.” Pretty cool gesture and it will be a solid chunk of change, around $9 Million. See the incredible reception the team received after returning to Algeria.
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Here’s the breakdown for the rest of the payouts via TSM Plug:
Update: Algeria most likely NOT donating prize money to Gaza:
Hate to burst everyone's bubble, but there's no credible source for #ALG players donating their bonuses to Gaza. Twitter rumour gone mad.
— Maher Mezahi (@MezahiMaher) July 3, 2014
No source for the quote, 'They need it more than us.' Nothing in Algerian press, and the FAF haven't said anything either.
— Maher Mezahi (@MezahiMaher) July 3, 2014
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