L.Messi, C.Ronaldo and J.Guardiola donated millions to fight against the virus © JumpStory

The world's most famous players donated large sums of money to fight the spreading coronavirus. Barcelona team leader Lionel Messi donated 1 million euros to the Barcelona city hospital, confirmed by the official social media page of the medical institution. Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola also showed his generosity by donating the same amount to a hospital in his home city of Catalonia. Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes donated 1 million euros to three Portuguese medical institutions to purchase vital equipment.

Leo Messi makes a donation to fight against #Covid19 at #CLÍNIC. Thank you Leo for your commitment and support. @idibaps #Covid19 #YoMeQuedoenCasa✅https://t.co/crwjKOSBdU pic.twitter.com/P1cqEeNLgD — Hospital CLÍNIC (@hospitalclinic) March 24, 2020