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Amid all the money and fame that comes with playing football at the highest level, sometimes as a fan you forget to appreciate the kind gestures and good deeds that certain footballers do.

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been a huge proponent of helping children get life-changing surgeries with his charity work, and it appears Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is also cut from the same cloth.

The Dutchman took to

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The facility will allow children to play football in a safe environment, with the Dutchman hoping that they can learn "valuable experiences" whilst they're there.

After hearing the news, Reds legend Ian Rush replied to the midfielder's post and sent him his love and support for the project.

Aside from his excellent work off the pitch, Wijnaldum also enjoyed an impressive campaign on it, and was one of the heroes of the Anfield side's incredible Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona.

The 28-year-old struck the back of the net five times across all competitions, and will be hoping to add more goals and assists to his tally when Liverpool return to competitive action later this summer.