Serbian Players Donate KSh 127M Cash Bonus After Defeating Portugal for the Treatment of Sick Children

• Serbian footballers were promised €1million cash bonus by President Vucic if they defeat Portugal in the World Cup qualifiers
• The stars did not only defeat Portugal to reach the World Cup, they did it right there in Lisbon, the home of their opponents
• Having received the staggering bonus, reports say the players decided to donate the amount for treatment of sick children

Following their qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Serbian footballers have reportedly donated their €1million (KSh 127M) cash bonus to treatment of sick children in their country.

The impressive team qualified for Qatar 2022 after defeating Portugal 2-1 right in Lisbon on Sunday, against all odds.

Shortly before departure for that match, President Aleksandar Vucic was welcomed into the plane where he promised the largesse of a million euro bonus if they could secure the much-sought win.

It was gathered that as soon as they returned home, the sum was immediately transferred to the account of the Football Union of Serbia (FSS), according to Oma Sports.

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However, The Bridge reports the players of the Serbian national team decided to donate money "to those who need them more – sick children for their treatment."

Ronaldo reduced to tears

After the shock defeat to Serbia, Ronaldo was reduced to tears on Sunday, November 14, as his Portugal side are yet to secure their ticket to Qatar.

Despite being plunged into the playoffs, Ronaldo maintains his side have no excuses and must do whatever they need to do to proceed to the World Cup finals.

“Yesterday's result was tough, but not enough to bring us down. The goal of attending the World Cup 2022 is still very much alive and we know what we have to do to get there. No excuses. Portugal bound for Qatar," Ronaldo said via his Instagram.

The World Cup qualifiers play offs promises to an exciting prospect as quite a number of big nations find themselves fighting for the only available three slots for the World Cup.

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Portugal is just one of the big nations to slip to the playoffs, and they were joined by Euro 2020 champions Italy, who drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland on Monday, November 15.

Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Wales and Poland will also have to battle it out in the playoffs.