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El Shaarawy, football and the environment: We must help the planet for the sake of children

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Always mobilized in the social field, Stephan El Shaarawy, the Roma striker, dedicates his environmental commitment above all to children. “I have always held them very close to my heart, and they are the ones who would benefit from our efforts if we could turn things around.”

Was there a specific moment when you felt more close to social causes – you have always been active in many campaigns in solidarity with the less fortunate – and above all environmental campaigns?
“There was no set moment. At home, I always felt the urge to give back to the communities in which I could make a positive impact through my example on and off the field. Back in 2012, when I was at Milan, I was involved in a series of initiatives aimed at To show how the rules of sport can play a role in Oncology An initiative supported by the Prime Minister, FIFA and the Sports Doctors Association We played the Health Web Championship During Covid, with my brother, we joined with other athletes always in support of the cause of the health of the most vulnerable, especially Children.And today the planet, nature, has become weak and needs our help, for this cause of petition green and blue It was a comprehensive and important initiative involving players from the national team and absolute champions of other disciplines, which heightened my sensitivity. Children have always been at my heart and it is they, the younger generations, who are most sensitive to these issues but also the ones who will benefit most from my commitment and ours today, if we work together to change things.”

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As Roma, in its women’s team, is already proud of its representative, Ellen Lundstrom, who works in this field thanks to the WePlayGreen Foundation who participated in Cop27, but also like you with initiatives in her daily life: awareness in the use of resources such as water, separate waste collection also in The sports center, and interest in mobility, hybrid or electric, with Journeys that favor solutions with the least impact on our planet. Would you like to contribute more actively with your club to improve these good practices and what gesture do you feel comes closest to sustaining your life as a person and as an athlete?
“I am fortunate to play for a team like Roma, which has an increased sensitivity and commitment, both in its fellow ladies and as a club, even with the new ownership, in its daily life but also in its vision. The city of Rome hosted a constructive discussion between FIFA and UEFA. Which outlined a specific strategy that the club has committed to, as confirmed by Elaine. As an athlete and as a person, I am ready to do everything in my power to be part of this transition that can no longer be postponed.”

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It highlighted how athletes can and should act with their own tools: pushing fans and using their media power. You have a large following on social media and can influence the habits of enthusiasts and supporters, not only in Rome but internationally.
“I think my role as an athlete and the role of football in general can be specifically to get information first and foremost, and the last Cop was an opportunity to do that – and so raise awareness – and then inform, to promote requests and really concrete work on projects that can lead by example, compensate The emissions generated by our travels and those of the industry inevitably create a system between athletes from different countries, so that football has a greater common value goal in defending the environment. In this match, the goal is common and only one goal should be scored for the benefit of all.”

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