Italy's 2006 World Cup winning squad set up fund to help fight coronavirus Serie A Announced by Fabio Cannavaro

Italy's 2006 World Cup winning squad have created a collection fund to assist in the fight against the coronavirus.

Fabio Cannavaro, the captain of that side, made the announcement that they would be launching the initiative.

"I, along with my other fellow world champions in 2006, are taking to the field once again to win a new challenge: a fundraiser for the Italian Red Cross to help our country in this coronavirus emergency," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"You are also part of our team. United we can still win!"

Italy has been the European country most affected by COVID-19, with almost 25,000 infected and over 180 dead.