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Grenfell Tower fire: Hector Bellerin pledges to donate £50 to victims for every minute he plays at European Under-21 Championship

ARSENAL full-back Hector Bellerin has pledged to donate up to £22,500 to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

The Spaniard will give £50 for every minute he plays at the European Under-21 Championship to help those caught up in the tragedy.

Hector Bellerin will represent Spain in the Under-21s Euros
Hector Bellerin will represent Spain in the Under-21s Euros
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At least 30 people have been confirmed dead, with a further 70 missing after the incident which has shocked the nation and resulted in angry protests.

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If Bellerin, 22, plays every minute of Spain’s group games he will donate £13,500, with a run to the final to net over £22,000.

Manchester City starlet Raheem Sterling has also pledged his support – vowing to donate a “substantial sum.”

He told the BBC: “This is a deep and sad situation, one that’s close to my heart and hard to swallow. I would like to help in the best way I can.

Bellerin pledged to help out the Grenfell victims on twitter
Bellerin pledged to help out the Grenfell victims on twitter
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Bellerin could end up giving £22,500 is he plays every minute until the final
Bellerin could end up giving £22,500 is he plays every minute until the final
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At least 30 people died in the tragedy with the final number expected to rise sharply
At least 30 people died in the tragedy with the final number expected to rise
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Damian Green claims Theresa May 'is as distraught as anyone' over the Grenfell Tower blaze
Raheem Sterling has also pledged his support
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"It is only a small step, but small steps lead to big changes if we all come together.

"My condolences to the affected families, also the individuals who lost their homes."

Havant & Waterlooville striker Marvin Morgan staged a celebrity football match aiming to raise another £10,000 as footballers rally behind the cause.

Bellerin's Spain are favourites to win the Euros
Bellerin's Spain are favourites to win the Euros
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The Arsenal star recently won the FA Cup after beating ChelseaThe Arsenal star recently won the FA Cup after beating Chelsea
The Arsenal star recently won the FA Cup after beating Chelsea
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A minute's silence is observed by The Queen at Trooping the Colour parade, to remember victims of Grenfell Tower

Earlier today, the Queen praised the country’s toughness and generosity of spirit in the face of tragedy.

Her Majesty, 91, was speaking after the tragic fire followed three terrorist attacks since March.

Labroke Grove Station has been closed "owing to the safety of the Tower" with some tube lines suspended
Labroke Grove Station has been closed "owing to the safety of the Tower" with some tube lines suspended
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Firefighters are searching through the charred remains of the tower
Firefighters are searching through the charred remains of the tower
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The incident has uprooted families from their homes and they are in urgent need of help
The incident has uprooted many families from their homes and they are in urgent need of help
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There is a huge relief effort in operation in West London
There is a huge relief effort in operation in West London
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The Queen and Prince Philip led a minute's silence for the 30 victims, with the death toll expected to rise much higher.

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