Lionel Messi Donates ₦126 Million for Madrid Wildfire Recovery
Lionel Messi has donated €80,000, about ₦126 million, to support reconstruction in Spain’s Sierra Oeste region after devastating wildfires. The donation was announced on 4 August 2026 by Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso. She said Messi’s representatives arranged the contribution through the official relief channel. Wildfires fuelled by an extreme summer heatwave burned more than 27,000 hectares, affecting 17 municipalities. Dozens of homes were destroyed, hundreds were damaged, and more than 55,000 residents were evacuated or confined. Messi lived in Spain for 21 years during his Barcelona career and has supported charitable causes through his foundation.
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