In recognition of the efforts of healthcare workers around the globe who stand on the frontline to shield human societies from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization #ICESCO​ and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association #FIFA​ have launched a video where former and current football players express their thanks and appreciation to healthcare workers for their outstanding work.

In this unique video appearance, male and female famous world football stars, including Pelé, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, David Beckham, Kaká, Marta, Marco van Basten, Zinédine Zidane, Park Ji-sung, Yaya Touré, Lucy Bronze, Samuel Eto’o, Fabio Cannavaro and many others are warmly applauding healthcare workers in recognition of their work to help citizens and for their sacrifices to stem the risks of COVID-19 spread.

In parallel with the applause, a brief caption expresses gratitude and appreciation to all healthcare workers and professionals who work like #HumanitysHeroes​.