A second ‘Champions for Charity’ football match has been confirmed for July 3, honouring seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
The event first took place last year in support of the ‘Keep Fighting Initiative’ launched by the Schumacher family as the German legend continues to recover from major head injuries sustained in a horrific skiing accident in France in late 2013.
Well-known sportsman including German footballer Miroslav Klose, basketball player Dirk Nowitzky and former F1 champion Mika Hakkinen have already confirmed their attendance, with Nowitzky’s foundation another charity to benefit from the game in Mainz.
Mick Schumacher, son of Michael and current European F3 driver, will also be participating in the event which attracted 25,000 spectators a year ago to pay tribute to his father.
“For me it is a matter of course that I am attending Champions for Charity,” he said.
“At last year’s match I barely stopped laughing, and it’s a good feeling to be able to support charitable initiatives.
“This combination of fun and purpose is perfect in my eyes.
“I am glad that Dirk, along with all the other players and the spectators in the stadium can see it the same way; and I’m looking forward to an entertaining match,” he added.