Paris SG has decided to show its support for China, which is facing the coronavirus. Sunday evening, during the match against Bordeaux (4-3) at the end of the 26th day of Ligue 1, the players of the capital's club wore a special jersey. Indeed, he was flocked with the message "Stay strong China", in English and Mandarin, on the chest instead of their usual sponsor. While the epidemic spread to Italy and Iran this weekend, China, home of the coronavirus, is the country most affected with more than 2,500 deaths.
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Other clubs had already shown their support for China in recent weeks, notably Olympique Lyonnais during the match against Strasbourg on February 16. Rudi Garcia's players sported a white t-shirt with Mandarin "Go China, Go Wuhan" written on it.
The warm-up begins. Players wear a T-shirt with a message of support for China. # # Coronavirius OLRCSApic.twitter.com / XXxc5F3yyb
- Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) February 16, 2020Before them, Lionel Messi and his FC Barcelona teammates had also made a gesture for China. In front of Getafe on February 15, the players entered the lawn accompanied by children of Chinese origin who were members of the club's supporters group wearing t-shirts flocked with the message "Stronger together".
中国 加油 | Moments before kickoff, Barça showed its support for the Chinese people amidst the #coronavirus crisis. 'TOGETHER, STRONGER' pic.twitter.com/kM5RxcwGTU
- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 15, 2020Read also
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