Overview

Since 1970, football charity matches have been held around the world. As matches featuring numerous star players have increased and social contribution has become a major part of the football world, Hidetoshi Nakata has also continued to participate in matches as a member of the world’s best team.

Activities

Charity matches have addressed various social issues such as support for developing countries and disaster recovery. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, many countries held events to support Japan. Hidetoshi Nakata, through the TAKE ACTION FOUNDATION, a general incorporated foundation where he serves as representative director, not only held charity matches in Singapore and Thailand but also actively participated in charity matches around the world, actively promoting support for Japan.

●Charity matches Hidetoshi Nakata has played in (excerpt)
1999: Angola and Kosovo Refugee Support Charity Match
2000: Middle East Peace Charity Match
2003: UNDP Poverty Eradication Zidane Friends vs. Ronaldo Friends
2004: AIDS Eradication Charity Match
2005: Sumatra Earthquake Reconstruction Support Match
2007: Figo Charity Match 2007
2009: Central Italy Earthquake Charity Match
2011: PERUGIA PER SENDAI
2011: Canon Cup 2011
2011: Park Ji-sung Charity Match
2011: Libya Support Charity Match
2012: Poverty Eradication Charity Match
2013: Zico-sponsored Poverty Eradication Charity Match
2014: Match Against Poverty

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