Bodo/Glimt's classy gesture speaks volumes after Europa League clash

Bodo/Glimt's classy gesture speaks volumes after Europa League clash

Bodo/Glimt decided to show support to Palestinians affected by the conflict between Israel and Palestine by sending their matchday revenue to the Red Cross working in the Gaza Strip - which amounts to £52,200

The Scandinavian club donated the proceeds from the Europa League match to humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

On Thursday 23 January, Bodo/Glimt welcomed the Israeli club for the seventh day of the league phase of the second best competition in Europe.

Norway's Bodo/Glimt donate Maccabi Tel Aviv match revenue to Gaza

Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt announced that ticket revenues from their Jan. 23 UEFA Europa League match against Israel’s Maccabi…

Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt announced that it is donating ticket proceeds from its January 23 match against Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League to humanitarian aid in Gaza.

AK Party Istanbul MP Hasan Turan thanked the Bodo/Glimt club for donating all proceeds from the match they played with Maccabi Tel Aviv to the oppressed in Gaza for this meaningful act. Appreciating this great step taken by Bodo/Glimt for humanity, Turan said, "This is much bigger than a goal scored on the field, it is one of the strongest scores recorded in humanity's account!" Adding that humanity and conscience won, Turan also called on all f…