Community Shield proceeds to be donated to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Both clubs involved have donated their club match fee to the Grenfell Tower support fund.

Community Shield proceeds to be donated to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Proceeds from this summer's Community Shield match at Wembley will be donated to those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.

The Football Association says it is hoped that the match will raise around £1.25million (€1.42m) for the victims of the tragedy and their families. The number of people to have died as a result of the fire, including those classed as missing presumed dead, remains at 79.

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