Money made from this year’s Community Shield match between
Chelsea and Arsenal, will be donated to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
The Football Association hopes to raise around £1.25million
for those affected and their families.
The number of people to have died, including those classed
as missing presumed dead, remains at 79.
The FA will also invite survivors, emergency service
personnel and the families of the victims to the game at Wembley on Sunday,
August 6.
“Like the rest of the country, we were all deeply saddened
by the terrible incident at Grenfell Tower. The suffering and loss for those
involved is unimaginable.
“Whilst only a football match, we hope that in some small
way through the Community Shield we can help.
Two great London clubs will come
together to play at the city’s most famous stadium just a few miles from
Kensington. They will be united in their passion for football, grief at this
tragic loss and support for their community.
“Football is for all, and we hope that on 6 August it can in
its own way give something back to those who are most in need,” the FA
chairman, Greg Clarke, said.
By Ifreke Inyang
