All proceeds from the event realized with the support of UniCredit will go directly to charity.

The big stars of football played brilliantly in the first Match for Peace, realized with the support of UniCredit and under the patronage of Pope Francis. The biggest European banking group backs this initiative because of its strong belief in the power of intercultural understanding.

The two teams, Pupi, led by the coach of the Argentinian national team Gerardo Martino, and Scholas, led by Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger, finished 6:3. The teams are named after the two foundations which will receive all proceeds from the event as a donation. Scholas is an international educational network supported by Pope Francis, and Pupi is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children.

The Match for Peace was played last night at the legendary Stadio Olimpico with the participation of football stars from the past and current players. Among them were Diego Maradona, Gianluigi Buffon, Samuel Eto‘o, Andrea Pirlo, Javier Zanetti, Roberto Baggio, Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldinho. 1st September marked the 75th anniversary of the start of WWII and the idea of the football match was to show its symbolic support for world peace. This is the message which Pope Francis himself conveyed to the players before the start of the game.

Diversity and international inclusion are strongly enshrined in the identity and history at UniCredit, as one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, with approximately 148,000 employees, a presence in over 50 countries, and direct banking services in 17 European countries. For several years now UniCredit has also been a sponsor of the most prestigious European football championship, UEFA Champions League. The Bulgarian member of the Group, UniCredit Bulbank, is the largest and the strongest financial institution in the country, holding number one positions in assets, deposits of individuals and companies, as well as loans.

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