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| Wednesday, April 17, 2002 19:26 EST |
Irish captain, prime minister present check to NYC firefighters
[Reuters]
DUBLIN -- U.S. coach Bruce Arena praised
Ireland's World Cup team for its generosity after a prematch
contribution made on Wednesday to benefit those affected by the
September 11 terror attacks in the United States.
Ireland defender Stephen Staunton and Prime Minister Bertie
Ahern presented a check for $237,700 to New York
City firefighters Kevin Gallagher and Jack Ginty who were flown
to Dublin for the World Cup warm-up friendly against the U.S.
team by the Irish Football Association (FAI).
"Speaking on behalf of U.S. Soccer, we are extremely touched
by the generosity of the Irish people," said Arena. "I just
can't put it into words for that gesture.
"The game is one thing, the World Cup is another. The real
story is how people can get along and are civil. Hopefully one
thing can be gained from September 11 and that is how it's
helping bring people together."
In addition to the Irish team donating their pay from a
March 27 friendly against Denmark, members of the Dublin Fire
Brigade took up a collection during the Denmark match while the
FAI also made a contribution.
The donation was made to the U.S.-based 9-11 Fund.
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