“I hope the billions of refugees who also love football know that we stand together,” he said.

In the refugee camp in Angola’s little settlement of Miconje, Eduardo Camaving was born. When he was just a year old, his family moved to Fоugeres, which is close to Rennes.

He was one of six kids and was always striving to win over his parents. His mother taught him Judo, but his father urged him to play football.

 

At that time in his life, everything nearly came to an end when his home was set on fire and everything within was destroyed. Football inspired him to make his parents proud, and a charity helped his family get back on their feet.

Having made an incredible first impression during Rennes’ journey to the UEFA Champions League group stage, Real Madrid C.F. paid £34 million to acquire him this summer.

An amazing journey from heartache to realizing his aspirations.

“I’m reminded of the incredible platform I have every time I get the chance to play football in the Champions League,” he remarked. “I used to be a refugee, but I’m ready to play at this level now,” A refugee can be anyone. You have thought about it. That is another reason I support UNHCR, the organization that provides assistance to refugees all around the world.

The Football4Refugees application was created to bring together the entire world of football in generating vital funds to protect and offer humanitarian aid to those who have been forced to abandon their countries because of conflict, war, or persecution.

Fellow football players Lucy Bronze, Lionel Messi, Asmir Begovic, and Alphonso Davis have joined Camavinga in endorsing him. Singer Camilla Cabello has also given her support.

The Champions League ball for Saturday night’s match will be auctioned off after the match, with all earnings going to the UNHCR and the United Nations Refugee Agency, it was revealed during the week.