Juan Mata’s Common Goal secures Charlie Daniels and Alfie Mawson as duo become first Englishmen to join charity
Bournemouth and Swansea defenders become the latest footballers to donate one per cent of their salary to foundation
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CHARLIE DANIELS and Alfie Mawson have become the first English players to sign up for Juan Mata’s Common Goal charity.
The Bournemouth and Swansea stars have pledged to donate at least one per cent of their salary to the foundation, which has already snared a number of big names across Europe.
The likes of Bayern Munich’s Mats Hummels, Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini and US Women’s Alex Morgan have so far joined Mata’s cause.
But the Manchester United star admits that finally having two Premier League players – and Englishmen to boot – is just what Common Goal needs to further its reach.
Mata said: “I’ve been speaking to several English players who have shown an interest in Common Goal and it’s brilliant that Charlie and Alfie are the first players to make the pledge.
“They are both top Premier League players and their commitment is a great step in the evolution of Common Goal.”
Explaining why he got involved, Daniels revealed: “I’ve experienced pretty much everything that you can live as a player in England, maybe that’s why I’ll never forget where I’ve come from.
“Football is such an important part of my life, as it is for so many people in this country. It just seems right that our national sport gives something back to society.
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“Common goal is the most effective and long-lasting way for players to make a difference.
“If my pledge can help spread the idea of Common Goal, especially among the younger players, then it will be one of the proudest achievements of my career.”
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Mawson added: “It was only a few years ago that I was playing non-league and helping out my dad at the weekends with his market stall.
“I’m now at a great place and I want to concentrate 100 per cent on my football.
“I don’t want to cause any fuss or anything, but joining Common Goal allows me to focus on my career while forming part of something that can really help transform lives of those less fortunate.
“It’s a good thing for football.”
