Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo donates €2,400 to Palestinian children

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has donated €2,400 to Palestinian children in Gaza, the Arabic site of the club's 'Classico' network has revealed.

Ronaldo gave away sports shoes to the foundation, which in turn sold the boots at a public auction and will now dedicate the funds to schools in Gaza.

According to the network, bidding began at €700 and was finally concluded at €2,400.

During his spell at Manchester United, Ronaldo was photographed wearing the Palestinian head cover, the kufiyyeh, which was seen as support for the Palestinian cause.

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