By Chris Wright

"WAKE UP!!!"

A 12-year old girl from Crotone in Italy has been woken from a 15-day coma by the soothing voice of her idol, one Alessandro Del Piero. That's a sentence that doesn't tend to get used very often.

Jade fell ill and reportedly slipped into a coma while watching the goals from Juventus' 2-0 win over Atalanta on January 22nd.

Please excuse the non-football post. I appreciate that in the modern world we can't move for charity requests. Whether it's those people on the pavement who won't take a fiver but will badger you to commit to a year of donations, or people like me asking for money, charity is everywhere.

So here goes: my sister's running the Loughborough 10k to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Continuing their preseason tradition of a Community Shield match to raise funds for charity partners, the Seattle Sounders today announced that their opponent in the Feb. 29 7 PM match will be Jaguares de Chiapas of the Mexican Primera. In a new twist, the match will be free and seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, but the club will be accepting donations at the door.

A charity donation website has raised more than £1000 in memory of former chairman and club owner Nigel Doughty since it was started this morning [...]

Carlos Tevez has once again refused to enter a match after starting on the substitute's bench, this time during Martin Palermo's testimonial in Buenos Aires. Tevez, who has been frozen out at Manchester City since pulling a similar protest during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich in September sparked outrage from both teams taking part in the tribute to Palermo, a friend and former international teammate.

Sounder at Heart is co-hosting (along with Golazo) an away viewing party for the second leg of the Sounders-Santos Laguna CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal on March 14 from 4 p.m.-9:30ish. The event will double as our scarf distribution event. We of course appreciate those of you who have bought and will buy scarves, but buying a scarf is not a mandatory part of attending.

Nottingham Forest FC have once again shown magnificent support and joined forces with Football Aid, allowing football fans the opportunity to grace the hallowed turf and play on their Field of Dreams at The City Ground in 2012, while at the same time raising funds for charity [...] Read the original post on eighteensixtyfive

Any one who follows Mario Balotelli's career knows his slogan, "Why Always Me?" Well some English rapper was inspired by this and has now penned a song about him. The Italian striker decide to take advantage of this situation by creating a t-shirt with the help of Umbro. The proceeds of the shirt will go to a charity of Balotelli's choice and the song will be featured in an upcoming campaign.

While the final score was not what the Comets were looking for, the game was still a success. Over 8,200 tickets sold and a bunch of fans got to see a traditional back and forth Comets-Wings rivalry game. Throw in a fun reunion game, retro jersey's auctioned off for charity and the presentation of the Turnpike Trophy to the Comets, it all added up to a fun evening.

Ok, it's not exactly an ad - but this is a definitely a heartwarming photo of Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente and an adorable girl from a charity visit. Queeee bien! / via Bellazon (Aga)

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A significant portion of the proceeds ($10 per scarf) from all pre-orders this week of the new Pitch Invasion bar scarf will be donated to benefit the Operation Pitch Invasion charity in Portland, Oregon. Here's why...

When supporters of the Portland Timbers, organized by the 107ist Trust and Timbers Army, announced in 2011 that they were launching a new charity called Operation Pitch Invasion to support the growth of the game at the grassroots level in Portland, Pitch Invasion's interest was piqued by more than just the Doppelgänger.

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SINGAPORE, 15 JANUARY 2012 – The Courts Young Lions emerged victorious over the H-TWO-O Ultimate Dream Team after a nerve-wrecking penalty shoot-out in a match that was played at Jalan Besar Stadium this evening.

Last November I held the Scottish Football Blog's first - perhaps only - blogathon.
One post an hour for 24 hours with topics chosen on Twitter and by fellow bloggers.
All in aid of two fantastic charities: Alzheimer Scotland and the Homeless World Cup.
24 hours, a few energy drinks, too many cigarettes and 17,000 words later and I was done.

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Football Aid 2012 – Bid to Play at Loftus Road!

Bayern Munich arrived in New Delhi, India on Monday to play a friendly against the Indian national team for charity and Franck Ribery appears to be racing to his hotel room with perhaps that slight overwhelmed feeling of the subcontinent's sweltering heat we've only heard about. In my best Anglo-Indian patois "Welcome to India Sahib" (photo via Futbolita via Bongarts.

Mirror: Forget Cantona, here's our Top 5 players who DID go into politics

Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona was set to launch a bid for the French presidency, according to reports this morning. But it now appears Cantona is simply the frontman for a publicity stunt to raise awareness for a French charity.

Goal: Man arrested as police investigate claims of racial abuse towards former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore on Twitter

A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police following claims from the broadcaster and charity supporter that he was racially abused on the social networking website

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Goal: Man arrested as police investigate claims of racial abuse towards former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore on Twitter

A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police following claims from the broadcaster and charity supporter that he was racially abused on the social networking website

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Goal: Man arrested as police investigate claims of racial abuse towards former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore on Twitter

A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police following claims from the broadcaster and charity supporter that he was racially abused on the social networking website

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Goal: Man arrested as police investigate claims of racial abuse towards former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore on Twitter

A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police following claims from the broadcaster and charity supporter that he was racially abused on the social networking website

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Goal: Man arrested as police investigate claims of racial abuse towards former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore on Twitter

A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police following claims from the broadcaster and charity supporter that he was racially abused on the social networking website

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Anti-racism groups have hit out at a comedy 'skit' on Uruguayan TV that makes fun of Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez race-row situation.The two-minute sketch slams the FA's tough approach to racism in football, and the Man United and Liverpool pair trade insults in Spanish, with the Suarez character telling 'Evra' that he could hide a ball in his Afro haircut.

The Arsenal winger Theo Walcott thinks that the Gunners should forget about worrying that Tottenham will finish above them for the first time since the Premiership began, and just concentrate on winning each game as it comes. Jack Wilshere has already challenged Spurs fans to put up 3000 Pounds to pay to charity if Arsenal [.

The Arsenal winger Theo Walcott thinks that the Gunners should forget about worrying that Tottenham will finish above them for the first time since the Premiership began, and just concentrate on winning each game as it comes. Jack Wilshere has already challenged Spurs fans to put up 3000 Pounds to pay to charity if Arsenal [.

Rafa Benitez donates more money to Hillsborough charity

Former Liverpool boss has now given just under £100k to the Hillsborough Family Support Group

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Want to feel better about your Xmas bloat? Look at these pictures of Ronaldo's charity comeback!

There's no denying the fact that Brazilian legend Ronaldo is one of the greatest strikers ever to have played the beautiful game. Unfortunately, there's also no denying that he was prone to carrying more timber than an octopus lumberjack.

Literally.

Just the day you were waiting for, right? Ukraine's Euro 2012 coin collection: released. Specifically the coin above, for which you've been stocking away all those gift cards and envelopes full of cash.

It's a €46 coin selling at a price of €34,000.

Every year Manchester United organizes United For UNICEF gala dinner. Its a glittering annual event which brings together famous faces from football, music and showbiz in support of the charity's vital work with children around the world. This year, Sir Alex Ferguson led the strong Reds contingent at Old Trafford during the United for UNICEF Dinner.

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Legal documents aren't really a fun look. There's something dry about them that takes away from what they can mean. Words like "whereas" or parentheticals for future reference immediately cause a glassification of eyeballs and headaches in many.

In the case of the vote for ratification of the Alliance Constitution and Sounders FC Alliance Charter maybe some perspective of what the Alliance Council was asking for in the Charter and how I view what it can mean for you as a fan of the team may give you a reason to vote yes to ratify the full documents.

By Chris Wright

That's your lot cocker. As I understand it, Movember is now officially finito which means it's high time to round up the footballing contingent's hirsute runners and riders. We'll start with five players who managed to sprout charity facial fuzz that was actually bordering on 'acceptable' over the course of the month.

Following the news last week that Jack Wilshere was so sick of Spurs fans tweeting him about us being above Arsenal in the league, he put three grand of his own (pocket) money on a bet with Spurs fans that Arsenal would finish ahead of Spurs. If they did, Spurs fans would have to send £1 to a charity he supports.

The first lawsuit has been filed against Jerry Sandusky claiming sex abuse. The lawsuit, which will be the first of many, alleges that Jerry Sandusky abused a boy more than 100 times.

That boy, who is now reportedly 29 years old, says that the abuse occurred on the Penn State campus, at Jerry Sandusky's house, on road trips and even at a bowl game.

Vote for Anthony Nolan

Anthony Nolan has been shortlisted to become the Football League's Official Charity Partner for the 2012-13 season but they need your help.

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Their Words I am happy that when I look back on my career, I have zero regrets. I would like to thank all the fans in Portland and all the other cities I was lucky enough to play in for everything they have done in supporting me and my teammates. Portland Timbers defender Kevin Goldwaite announces his retirement.

A wonderful day to remember and thank everyone that cares about you, makes you better, helps you out.

A happy Thanksgiving to you. A few motion pics here that just seemed appropriate for the day and sentiment.

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Below is a list of just some great groups that many others are already thankful for.

By Alan Duffy

Not expected to be back in action until the new year, Arsenal's crocked young schemer Jack Wilshere has been filling his extended spare time by messing around Twitter. After Tottenham's 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Monday night, the young England man indulged in a bit of good-natured repartee (I refuse to use the word 'banter') on Twitter with Spurs fans which lead to Wilshere promising to donate £3,000 to charity if the Lilywhites finish above the Gunners in the table at the end of the season.

Bradbury Fields today spoke of their gratitude after receiving a signed Liverpool jersey to put up for auction to raise funds for the charity.
The organization, which is the largest provider of services for blind and partially sighted people on Merseyside with more than 4,000 people on their register, popped down to the club's Academy complex to receive the shirt from promising youngsters Krisztian Adorjan and Adam Hajdu.

Outside of the fact that everyone hates him, Manuel Neuer's life is pretty good. The best young keeper in the land, Germany's keeper, Bayern's form, getting to take naps while Mario Gomez scores like it's going out of style down the other end, etc. With such talent in front of him on both fronts, it's possible he spends his time back in net brushing up on his trivia.

Charity thankful for LFC donation

Bradbury Fields today spoke of their gratitude after receiving a signed Liverpool jersey to put up for auction to raise funds for the charity.

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