ALGERIA striker Islam Slimani, rumoured to be a target of Derby County, has said that the national squad will donate all of their prize money from the World Cup in Brazil to the people of embattled Gaza.
The 26-year-old, who has also been linked with West Ham United, has apparently said that "they need it more than we do." The figure estimated is around
$9,000,00 (roughly £5,250,000).
Slimani, who is currently playing for Sporting Lisbon, scored two goals at World Cup in matches against South Korea and Russia to help Algeria reach the last 16 where they lost to Germany after extra time.
Earlier this week, the national team were given a heroes welcome when they returned home.
Amazing! Algeria fans give team heroic welcome home after World Cup exit: http://t.co/ZlWboSUlHOpic.twitter.com/lrpAYLC9On
— Metro Sport (@Metro_Sport) July 2, 2014