Real Madrid Donate €1M for Venezuela earthquake Victims
Spanish football powerhouse Real Madrid has pledged €1 million ($1.1 million) to support relief efforts in Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes struck the country last week. Club president Florentino Pérez has also announced a personal donation of €1 million, bringing the total contribution to €2 million.
The South American nation was hit by two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 last Wednesday. The natural disaster caused widespread destruction, flattening buildings and leaving thousands of people dead, injured, or displaced.
According to Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, the death toll had climbed to nearly 1,500 as of Sunday, while more than 12,000 people remained missing as search and rescue operations continued.
In response to the humanitarian crisis, Real Madrid confirmed on Monday that its charitable arm, the Real Madrid Foundation, has launched a fundraising campaign in partnership with the Red Cross to assist victims and affected families.
In an official statement, the club announced that it would contribute €1 million to the campaign, while Florentino Pérez would make an additional personal donation of the same amount.
“Real Madrid has decided to support this campaign with a donation of €1 million to help the victims and the families of those affected,” the club said.
The statement added: “Additionally, president Florentino Pérez will also contribute with a donation of €1 million. At Real Madrid, we want to express all our support, affection and solidarity with the Venezuelan people during these very challenging times.”
Real Madrid is not the only LaLiga club providing assistance. Barcelona, through its foundation, launched its own humanitarian campaign on Saturday to help those affected by the disaster. The Catalan club confirmed an initial donation of €100,000 ($114,000) to support emergency relief efforts.
The earthquake has also had a significant impact on Spain due to the close ties between the two countries. Authorities have confirmed that 17 Spanish nationals lost their lives in the disaster, while more than 100 others remain unaccounted for.
Spain is also home to a large Venezuelan community. According to 2025 statistics, nearly 700,000 Venezuelan-born residents currently live in the country, making the tragedy deeply felt across Spanish society.
Relief organizations continue to work around the clock as emergency teams search for survivors and provide aid to thousands of displaced families across Venezuela.