80,000 euros for reconstruction: After forest fires: Messi donates to the region near Madrid

“I would like to thank you and tell you that we Madrid residents look forward to welcoming you soon to give you the applause you deserve,” the politician wrote to the Argentine runner-up. Messi wasn’t used to cheering in Madrid, as he played for Real Madrid’s big rivals FC Barcelona for years.

In the past few days, a number of forest fires have raged on the Iberian Peninsula. In the Sierra Oeste and other areas bordering Madrid, the fires destroyed large areas and caused extensive damage. Many residents had to leave their homes for safety reasons in July; However, some have since been able to return. Fires continue to burn around the capital, but they are under control.