JUVENTUS and Torino stars Paulo Dybala and Juan Iturbe forgot their rivalry to help homeless people on the streets of Turin.
The pair spent Friday night handing out blankets and hot food as temperatures in the northern Italian city plummeted to lows of -10C.
La Stampa Paulo Dybala and Juan Iturbe spent Friday night handing out hot food and blankets to homeless people in Turin[/caption]
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Turin paper La Stampa pictured the two stars walking through the streets with bags and supplies to help those sleeping rough.
The blanket appeal has spread throughout the country in the last week having started as a simple idea by a local businessman.
Arctic weather that blasted across Europe in the last week saw dozens tragically die.
Roman Luca La Mesa went to Ikea and bought 50 blankets to hand out as the big freeze swept Europe.
Posting on social media, he wrote: “It’s freezing, will you help us?”
His appeal quickly spread.
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As the days passed, hundreds more blankets were bought by Italians – before Ikea decided to offer up thousands for free.
On Friday night the blankets were handed out in some of Italy’s biggest cities: Turin, Rome, Milan, Geona and Brescia.
Dybala and Iturbe also spent time at homeless shelter Sant’Egidio, where they helped give out hot food and drink.
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The Juve star told La Stampa: “It can serve as an example to the children and many adults who follow us.
“People… see these people but do not stop.”
Dybala, who is expected to sign a massive new contract until 2021 to stay with the Old Lady, is tipped for superstardom.
Iturbe spent the second half of last season on loan at Bournemouth, but only played four games.
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