Dutch legend Kluivert urges everyone to take care of one another

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Former Dutch international Patrick Kluivert (left) with Barcelona's Lionel Messi. - Twitter
Former Dutch international Patrick Kluivert (left) with Barcelona's Lionel Messi. - Twitter

Dubai - The 43-year-old, who plied his trade with Ajax, Barcelona and AC Milan, has joined the Dubai Sports Council's 'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign

By James Jose

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Published: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 2:20 PM

Last updated: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 6:29 PM

The numbers continue to swell and hopefully, it should be more than enough inspiration for each and everyone in the UAE to be fit and be safe.
Footballing legends Luis Figo, Ryan Giggs, Michel Salgado, Roberto Carlos, Nicolas Anelka and rising Portuguese star Joao Felix have all exhorted residents of the UAE and Dubai to be fit and be safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

And joining them in spreading this message is former Dutch international Patrick Kluivert.
The 43-year-old, who plied his trade with Ajax, one of the prime nurseries of Dutch football, apart from AC Milan, Barcelona and Newcastle United, has sent out a message on how to deal with the pandemic which has seen many lives being lost and many continuing to get infected.
"Hello everybody. My name is Patrick Kluivert. I just want to say a big message to all my friends in Dubai and the UAE. Take care of each other, train well, be safe and stay at home," said Kluivert, who won the double with Ajax - the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.
Kluivert, who won the La Liga with Barcelona and lapped up the Golden Boot at the Euros in 2000, also added: "But for sure, be fit."
The 'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign is an initiative that was launched by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) last month to encourage members of the community to exercise at home following the precautionary closure of gyms to combat the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Through the campaign, which is being run under the hashtag #DSCchallenge, Dubai Sports Council is urging members of the community to be safe and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary, but, at the same time, continue exercising at home and share their home workout videos online, tagging @DubaiSC, to help motivate and inspire others. The Council also requested those sharing their videos to nominate two friends to take up the challenge.
The DSC already conducted the world's first 'Marathon at Home' and on Saturday announced a virtual Cycling Challenge.
Kluivert was capped 79 times by the Netherlands, during which he scored 40 goals, was part of Ajax's golden generation in the 90s.
Former referee Italian Pierluigi Collina and former France football internationals Eric Abidal and Mikael Silvestre are the others who are part of the initiative.
james@khaleejtimes.com


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