06 Sep 2017 09:45:40
Just want to say big props to Juan Mata just read on bleacher report that he is going to donate 1% of his wages to charity I know its only 1% but its still a good sum of money, he is going to try and convince others to do the same in football, Mats Hummels has already started.


1.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 10:07:19
A noble endeavour no doubt, will be interesting to see what percentage of money raised is actually invested back into footballing charities and how much is used to run the initiative, pay the staff etc (always interesting with charities)


2.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 10:12:04
I believe it's going to go to dementia charities in light of the recent realisation of the brain damage caused by heading the ball so much throughout a football career.

Very worthy cause if true.


3.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 10:17:49
Back!, why go cynical so quick? It's a positive endeavor that could get funding to any number of people who will benefit more from it than the players.


4.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 10:30:56
I started by describing it as a noble endeavour Andy you may have missed that. Also you may not find it interesting where the money you donate to charity goes but I certainly am. If you think that every penny donated to charity is directly used for charitable purposes you must do some research I'm afraid. I wouldn't say I'm cynical so much as curious. If I donate 10pound and 6 of that is used for charitable purposes, it's common sense to wonder where my other 4 is going and who it's going to. Settle down buddy.


5.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 10:50:34
Totally get it, man. Was being more playful than it obviously came across.


6.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 11:12:44
No problem Andy it's just I love the idea of these charities but not always their execution. It is refreshing seeing players donate some of their outrageous salaries though.


7.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 14:28:37
Juan Mata has shown a level of humanity seldom seen in football on a number of occasions. Truly great man.


8.) 06 Sep 2017
06 Sep 2017 18:12:13
A very nice sentiment. Back is right to wonder where his donations go, sadly a lot of charities are being run by the same ruthless people who do well in big business. Not all charities are run by phycos though and most do amazing work. 1% is better than nothing of course but the charity would get much more exposure if it was 5-10%. Good man mata. A player I have always admired, fantastic creativity. I know urltd wouldn't do business with us but he would be an excellent, premier league ready, creative replacement for coutinio.