DHAKA, May 14, 2020 (BSS)- FIFA president Gianni Infantino today
congratulated the former FIFA referee Tayeb Hasan who recently sold his
jersey through action to raise fund to help the people hit hard by
coronavirus pandemic.
The congratulatory letter read that: “I heard about your decision to put
your jerseys of the 2013 SAFF-final on auction for the fight against the
COVID-19, and I wanted to congratulate you for this beautiful gesture.”
In these difficult moments, praiseworthy initiatives like yours allow to
relieve the suffering of many and offer hope in better days, as well as
showing the beautiful side of football to which I believe, a football that
contributes to the good of the country and the community in which it lives,
in a spirit of solidarity and sharing, the letter added.
On behalf of the entire international football community, a heartfelt
thank you for having contributed via your laudable action, which reflects the
fundamental values of our sport and of refereeing, such as cooperation,
respect and unity, to assist people in difficulty and to support your
community, passing on a beautiful message in these challenging times, the
read further.
Together we will succeed, in Bangladesh and in the world, to overcome this
unprecedented situation and to continue to bring joy, harmony and happiness,
thanks to our beloved sport football, the letter concluded.
Tayeb’s jersey sold for Tk 5.55 lakh, with Satkhira Chamber of Commerce
president Nasim Faruk Khan the winning bidder.
Tayeb was wearing the jersey he auctioned while officiating the 2013 SAFF
Championship final between India and Afghanistan. The base price of the
jerseys was at Taka two lakh.