$50,000 raised by soccer fans for a young German fan pictured crying at Euro 2020 will go to charity instead
- $50,000 raised by soccer fans for a young German fan will go to charity instead.
- The young girl was pictured crying during England's 2-0 win over Germany at Euro 2020.
- Her family thanked people for their "amazing support" and said they want the money to go to UNICEF.
$50,000 raised for a young German fan pictured crying in the stands during England's 2-0 defeat of Germany at Euro 2020 will be donated to charity per her family's request.
The family said they wanted the money to go to UNICEF and that they were grateful for the support which was received on a JustGiving page.
"In the interests of our daughter and our family we would like to remain private however we wish to thank everyone for your amazing support. Our daughter would like to request your generous donations go to UNICEF, knowing that your kindness will do good." said the family in a statement.
The unidentified young girl, dressed in a Germany uniform with the country's flag painted on her cheeks, had her crying face broadcast to the world when it was shown on TV.
Cheers could be heard from some England fans inside Wembley, while others on social media decided to make crude and cruel jokes about her and Germany.
The creator of the campaign, Joel Hughes, said he wanted to show the young girl and her family that "not everyone in the UK is horrible."
"I am beyond grateful to all the supporters of this campaign without whose help we would not be where we are today. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!" said Hughes.
"Thanks also to all the warm messages of support from around the UK, Europe, and as far away as Japan. Huge thanks to the JustGiving team for all their invaluable help, and to UNICEF as the worthy charity chosen by the family.
The page raised a total of £36,166 ($49,972) with more than 3,200 individual contributions being made.