A British fan raised £28.5 thousand (about $205,000) for a German girl who was caught crying after Germany’s elimination for England on 29 June. eurocup. The young woman became the target of jokes on social networks at the end of the match.
author of good work, welsh Joel Hughes Initiated to help the girl as a way of fighting Naughty On the Internet. Initially, he set a goal of £500 ($3,600), but the virtual “kitty” quickly exceeded expectations.
Hughes posted on her crowdfunding page, “I think the little girl’s parents are going to spend it on a nice gift for her so she knows not everyone in the UK is terrible and we care. “
Hughes also states that he doesn’t know the girl’s identity, but hopes social networks will “help resolve” the issue.
After eliminating Germany, England sent Ukraine into the Euro quarter-finals and disputed the semi-final against Denmark at Wembley this Wednesday at 4 pm (GMT).