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Messi and Neymar of PSG Join Forces with Jay Chou to Redefine Metaverse Art and Charity Jun 23, 2022

French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Mandopop superstar Jay Chou, represented by Edison’s Co., recently announced they are launching a new metaverse art project together. More →

Millie Bobby Brown Named UNICEF's Youngest-Ever Goodwill Ambassador Nov 21, 2018

Emmy-nominated actress Millie Bobby Brown has been announced as UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi Team Up in Amazing Auction for the Forever Dream Foundation with CharityStars Jul 12, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo signing a four-year deal with Juventus has nothing on his continued plight with Lionel (Leo) Messi to give back to those in need. More →

CharityStars.com Gives You The Chance To Meet Messi And Ronaldo Jul 5, 2018

It’s not every day the opportunity arises to meet football legends, but now is your chance! In the height of World Cup fever, CharityStars.com is hosting two auctions: one to meet Leo Messi, the other to meet Cristiano Ronaldo. More →

Lionel Messi Appointed Ambassador for Responsible Tourism by the World Tourism Organization Apr 17, 2018

Considered by many the best football player of all times, Lionel Messi was appointed by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as its Ambassador for Responsible Tourism, after the match F.C. Barcelona – Leganés. More →

Massive Events Planned For World Children's Day Nov 17, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham, President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, singer, songwriter and actress Pink, actress Millie Bobby Brown, singers, songwriters and musicians Chloe x Halle, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and FCB and FCB Foundation are among the many stars, leaders and organizations lending their voices to children for World Children’s Day, UNICEF has announced. More →

FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR Launch Campaign In Support Of Refugee Children Jun 14, 2017

The FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have announced a major joint campaign to rally support for refugee children. More →

Leo Messi Foundation Helps UNICEF Get Syrian Children Back Into The Classroom May 8, 2017

UNICEF has installed 20 new prefabricated classrooms in Tartus, Syria, and rural areas of Damascus, thanks to a generous donation from the Leo Messi Foundation. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction Returns For Seventh Year Nov 11, 2016

It’s the 7th year of the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction, and all around the world Celebrities are taking a small step by donating their signed shoes to help support barefoot children living on landfill sites. More →

FC Barcelona And Spain’s 5-A-Side Blind Team Celebrate The Power Of Inclusive Sport For Children Sep 9, 2016

A new video featuring star-football players from FC Barcelona and the Spanish National 5-a-side blind football team was released today to celebrate the importance of inclusive play for children and the beginning of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. More →

Lionel Messi Writes Words Of Encouragement To Communities Around The World May 6, 2016

Lionel Messi and Gatorade have publicly released the first of 10 handwritten letters from the FC Barcelona superstar and five-time World Player of the Year that offer words of hope, encouragement and perseverance to communities across the world. More →

Messi Gives Signed Soccer Jerseys And Ball To Boy In Afghanistan Mar 1, 2016

Five year old Murtaza Ahmadi, an Afghan boy whose photo went viral after he was pictured wearing an Argentine National Team soccer jersey made from a plastic bag with ‘Messi’ and the number ‘10’ penned on the back, has received a special package sent by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lionel Messi. More →

Lionel Messi And Serena Williams Help Launch 1in11 Campaign Jan 19, 2015

FC Barcelona Foundation, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) and UNICEF have launched the ‘1 in 11’ campaign to extend educational opportunities to marginalized children in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nepal, with the goal of expanding to more countries. More →

Stars Support Children Of Syria On Third Anniversary Of Conflict Mar 16, 2014

March 15 marked the third anniversary of the outbreak of conflict in Syria, and a number of stars used the occasion to hit their social media sites and call their fans to help the children who are suffering. More →

Katy Perry Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Dec 3, 2013

At a special event today at UNICEF Headquarters, global pop superstar Katy Perry was appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador, with a special focus on engaging young people in the agency’s work to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children and adolescents. More →

Leo Messi’s Son Turns One And Celebrates With UNICEF Oct 29, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Leo Messi today invited his friends and fans around the world to join in celebrating the birthday of his son Thiago, who will be one year old on Saturday, 2 November. More →

FC Barcelona Stars Visit Thailand With UNICEF Aug 7, 2013

On the first day of FC Barcelona's trip to Thailand, internationally acclaimed players Lionel Messi and Jose Manuel Pinto spent the morning sharing football skills with children who have intellectual disabilities. More →

Leo Messi To Play Charity Soccer In Chicago Jul 4, 2013

Final preparations are underway for a July 6 event at Chicago’s Soldier Field, bringing together top soccer talents from around the globe for a match that will raise money for the charity spearheaded by international superstar Lionel Messi. More →

Special Father's Day Tickets For Messi And Friends Vs. The World Jun 13, 2013

This year will be world soccer all-star Leo Messi's first Father’s Day as a new dad, having welcomed his son Thiago into the world this past November. In recognition Messi & Friends vs. the World, the soccer friendly that will bring more than three dozen of the world’s top players to Chicago’s Soldier Field, is announcing a Father’s Day special that provides affordable ticket options for the July 6 event. More →

Messi And Friends Vs The World For Charity Apr 2, 2013

The buzz has begun for “Messi and Friends vs. The World”, the upcoming friendly that will unite the world’s great soccer stars in an event bringing the best players in the world to Chicago’s historic Soldier Field. More →

Leo Messi - Help End Child Deaths Dec 18, 2012

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and football star Leo Messi is making an urgent plea to strengthen efforts in child survival to save the lives of thousands of children dying every year from preventable causes. More →

Barcelona's Messi To Pay Medical Bills For Sick Boy May 18, 2012

Soccer stud and Barcelona star Lionel Messi has pledged to pay the medical bills for a 12 year-old boy who was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency (GHD), the same illness Messi experienced as a child. More →

Laureus World Sport Awards To Benefit Charity Jan 20, 2012

London will be the focus of the sporting world when it stages the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony on Monday, February 6. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Ambassador For Save The Children Jan 5, 2012

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as an ambassador for Save the Children. More →

Massive Greenpeace Celebrity Charity Auction Raises Money For Rainbow Warrior Aug 26, 2011

Celebrities from around the world are taking their commitment to save the planet to the next level to raise money for Greenpeace's new flagship Rainbow Warrior. From backstage passes to private lunches you’ll see celebrities giving it up to the highest bidder in an attempt to raise money to pay for the world’s leading environmental organization’s new environmentally friendly ship. More →

Leo Messi Makes Charity Visit To Costa Rica Apr 21, 2011

Football legend and UNICEF ambassador Leo Messi was in Costa Rica recently to promote children’s right to sport. More →

Leo Messi Answers Children's Questions For UNICEF Dec 14, 2010

Leo Messi, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and footballer for Football Club Barcelona and the Argentinean national team, today responded to questions asked by children from twelve schools in Spain and Argentina. More →

Leo Messi Scores A Goal For UNICEF Aug 10, 2010

Leo Messi, renowned FC Barcelona and Argentina national team soccer player, completed his first field visit for UNICEF last month to highlight the milestones and challenges children in Haiti face six months after the earthquake. More →

Jackie Chan Wants You To Be A Good Citizen For The UN Aug 6, 2010

Jackie Chan, Stevie Wonder, Angélique Kidjo, Youssou N'Dour and Leo Messi are among the stars urging people to be Good Citizen Ambassadors for the United Nations. More →