Real to help refugees

MADRID: Spanish giants Real Madrid will donate one million euros to help support projects for refugees in Spain, the club announced on Saturday.

The club will also provide sports kits for young refugees and make some of their facilities available to the commission charged with overseeing the hosting of those welcomed into Spain.

Earlier, Bayern Munich said on Thursday they would also give one million euros and work with Munich authorities to set up training camps for children to receive German lessons, meals and football kits. The International Olympic Committee has also pledged to donate two million dollars in emergency funds.