Argentina National Football Team Announces Donation of Relief Supplies for Guangxi Flood Disaster

(CNA, Taipei, 14th) According to Chinese media reports, Argentina's national football team, having advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, announced today via its Sina Weibo account that, upon seeing news reports about the recent floods in Guangxi, China, the team wishes to donate supplies—including water bottles, towels, clothing, and backpacks—that could assist in post-disaster recovery and reconstruction. The team also stated it will soon contact "partners capable of facilitating the donation" to ensure the aid reaches the affected regions.

According to reports from Jiemian News and other Chinese online sources, the Argentina team emphasized that they "really want to do something for Argentina's fans in China, and especially for fans in Guangxi."

The team noted that, as they are currently participating in the World Cup, they have felt immense support and encouragement from Chinese fans, which has served as "an extremely uplifting force" for the players. In return, they hope to reciprocate this support by promptly contacting "partners who can help realize the donation" and completing the delivery of aid to the disaster-stricken areas.

This announcement has received widespread praise from Chinese fans and netizens, with many expressing admiration. Numerous users have wished Argentina success in defending their World Cup title this year; some fans commented, "Truly, all the support has been worth it"; others said, "The people of Guangxi thank you"; and some noted that while the donated items may not be large in quantity, "the sentiment behind them is what matters."

(Edited by: Chiu Kuo-chiang / Chen Kai-yu) 1150714

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