13 December 2010
Manchester United play host to Chilean miners
Summery
The 33 minders, who were rescued from the San José copper mine, were invited to join Manchester United during a practice session. After that they also watched the match against Arsenal. The trip was organized by Sir Bobby Carlton, who’s father was a miner, and by Latin America’s largest winery Concha y Toro, who is a sponsor of United. After the miners were flown in they had a celebration meal with Carlton. Everybody has great respect for the miners because they survived the horrible accident. The visit of the miners will probably feature in some films about the dramatic rescue and about their status as international role models.
Reaction
It is amazing that these miners were rescued and that the miners themselves were able to stay alive so long. It is also great that it gets so much attention and that we realize how difficult and dangerous the live of a miner is. I do think though that it is a bit hypocrite to fly them over here to visit the club Manchester United. Of course it is a great opportunity for them to fly all the way here, but I doupt that they realy new this club. It sounds more like a publicity stunt of Manchester United, especially now this visit will probably also feature in some films about the rescue and the miners.
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