The legends of Real Madrid and Porto will play the 11th edition of the Corazón Classic Match, “the most supportive match”, on March 23, 2024 at the Santiago Bernabéu, a match aimed at raising funds that will be used to fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ) and the sustainability of the socio-sports projects of the Real Madrid Foundation.
“Four years ago we presented here what was going to be a new and exciting Corazón Classic Match, a match that had been held every year. It was a gesture towards our captain Iker Casillas due to the circumstances he was experiencing at that time,” said the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, in the presentation.
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On that occasion “the game could not be played due to a pandemic that changed everything. “Today we eagerly resume our firm commitment to being at the side of those who need us,” he added.
🤩 The Classic Match Heart is back!
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📆 23/03/24
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🙏 To benefit the fight against ALS and the socio-sports projects of our Foundation#RMFoundation | #CCM2024— Real Madrid Foundation (@Fun_Realmadrid) December 20, 2023
Porto will be the eleventh team to participate in the initiative. Before, teams like Bayern, Arsenal and Manchester United did it. Next March 23 at 12:00 p.m. the Santiago Bernabéu will host the duel between legends such as Iker Casillas, Roberto Carlos, Arbeloa and José Bosingwa.
“This is a party that symbolizes resistance to face adversity and this cause of ALS deserves all our efforts. The benefits will help the investigation, there are many families that face this situation,” said the Merengue president.
“We are motivated by wanting to be an integral part of society and help those who need it most. The real medals are in these events, here the willingness of human beings to want to help is shown. It fills us with pride to participate with a club of this greatness,” said FC Porto vice president, Vítor Baía.
