BAYERN MUNICH star Robert Lewandowski and wife Anna have donated one million euros (£924,000) to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bavaria, the state in Germany where Lewandowski’s club Bayern are based, has now imposed a two-week ban on going outdoors.

And the Poland international and his partner have decided to send a message of hope while in self-isolation.

According to Polish outlet Sportowefakty, they said: “Today, we are all aware of the difficulties of the situation that surrounds us. Today we all play in one team.

“Let's be strong in this fight and be unanimous. If we can help someone safely, let's do it. Good comes back.

“The situation affects each of us, we do not choose, so once again we ask: Let us follow the recommendations, listen to those who know each other well.

“Let's be responsible. We believe that we will return to normal soon. Let's be together, let's be in solidarity.”

Lewandowski has scored an impressive 25 goals in just 23 Bundesliga matches so far before the top-flight was suspended.

He is not the only footballer to try and help others out in the coronavirus crisis.

Players and staff at Inter Milan have given €500,000 to charity.

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane has donated around £41,000 to the national committee fighting against coronavirus in his homeland of Senegal.

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