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Rabat – Brazilian forward Richarlison de Andrade, known as Richarlison, received widespread praise from Brazilian football fans after he scored two spectacular goals during their World Cup opening match against Serbia on Thursday, clinching a 2-0 win.
However, Richarlison has been celebrated as much more than just a football hero. He won the heart of football fans due to his charity work, as the 25-year-old has made large donations to help disadvantaged communities in his home country.
In addition, the Brazilian player has been outspoken about several global issues, including racism, poverty, police brutality, LGBTQ+ rights, gender-based violence, and environmental issues, the Guardian reported.
According to news outlet Mundo Deportivo, Richarlison donates 10% of his income at the English club Tottenham to cancer patients, for whom he provides free housing.
He also showed great commitment and determination to support and empower local communities in Brazil, including those who suffered most during the COVID-19 outbreak due to the country’s poor healthcare system.
He provided locals with hundreds of food parcels during the pandemic, as well as during recent floods that ravaged several Brazilian regions earlier this year.
“It is extremely necessary to remove the label from players, which says they should stick to sports and not talk about anything else,” Richarlison stressed, expressing his commitment to contribute to humanitarian causes.
The Brazilian goalscorer, who grew up with his aunt and five cousins, had a tough youth. As soon as he started his professional career in football, Richarlison was adamant to give back to his community.
The player was named Everton’s PFA Community Champion for the 2019-20 season, honoring his contributions to the club’s official charity, as well as the humanitarian work he’s done in his home country.
