La Liga clubs help raise funds for flood victims

MADRID - La Liga and its clubs will help raise funds for the Red Cross to support those affected by the flash floods which have killed at least 158 people in Spain, by publicising a campaign during this weekend's match broadcasts and via their social media accounts.

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"Spain's professional football joins the condolences and expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims and the missing," La Liga said in a statement on Oct 31.

Real Madrid announced they would also collaborate with the Red Cross and donate €1 million (S$1.44 million).

"The Real Madrid Foundation and the Red Cross have today launched a fund-raising campaign to support those affected by the storm, and the club have decided to support this campaign with a donation of €1 million to help the many families who are in a critical situation and need all our help and solidarity," the Spanish champions said in a statement.