'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign: We need to be a team to beat Covid-19, says Salgado

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Former Real Madrid star Michel Salgado
Former Real Madrid star Michel Salgado

Dubai - Ryan Giggs and Joao Felix have also joined Dubai Sports Council's 'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign

By Rituraj Borkakoty
 


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Published: Thu 9 Apr 2020, 12:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 10 Apr 2020, 12:20 PM

The list of footballing stars joining the Dubai Sports Council's 'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is growing every day.
Having welcomed Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and Nicolas Anelka on board to encourage people in the UAE to lead a healthy lifestyle through their video messages on social media at the time of social distancing, the DSC campaign has received more global support on Thursday.
And this time it's Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs, former Real Madrid and Spain defender Michel Salgado and Atletico Madrid's rising Portuguese star Joao Felix that have joined Dubai's beautiful campaign to inspire people to remain healthy and positive amid the pandemic gloom.
"Hello to all my friends in Dubai and the UAE," said Giggs in a social media message.
"Now I know it is a difficult time, but try and find, during the day, some time to exercise. We need to stay fit. Also make sure you stay home and stay safe. I'll see you soon," the Wales manager added.

Meanwhile, Dubai resident Salgado asked people to stay at home in order to beat the menace of Covid-19.
"Hi, this is Michel Salgado and this is a message for all the people in Dubai and UAE," said Salgado, who won four La Liga and two champions League titles with Real Madrid.
"We are living in a very difficult moment. We are fighting a battle that we were not ready for.
"And in order to do so, we need to be stronger than ever. We need to be a team. We need to stick together. We need to follow all the rules of the authorities, and mentally and physically, we need to be ready for it. So be fit and be safe."
The 20-year-old Felix, tipped to become the next Portuguese superstar, also urged the people in the UAE to stay fit and safe.
"Hello to all my friends in Dubai and UAE. Take care and stay home, and don't forget to train at home. Let's all say, 'Be Fit, Be Safe'. Yours, Joao Felix," said Felix, who received the Best Revelation Player at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in December last year.
Legendary Italian referee Pierluigi Collina, former France stars Eric Abidal and Mikael Silvestre have also joined the Dubai Sports Council's campaign which has received widespread support from people in the UAE.


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