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Athletes, musicians help raise Sh72.9 million to fight coronavirus

La Liga Santander - Real Madrid v Leganes - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - October 30, 2019 Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring their third goal from the penalty spot. [REUTERS/Susana Vera]

Athletes and musicians took part in an online global music festival organized by the Spanish league that raised more than 625,000 euros (Sh72.9 million) for the fight against the coronavirus on Saturday.

Barcelona’s Gerard Piqué, Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos and tennis star Rafael Nadal were among those who participated in the charity event organised to raise funds for the purchase of medical supplies and to support fans confined to their homes.

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