Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski help gather donations for the Hokkaido Earthquake

The Japanese club have been raising funds following the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country last Thursday.

The death toll following the Hokkaido Earthquake has risen to 44 in the days following the event according to the Disaster Management Agency

It is also believed that in total 2544 people are still being held in evacuation centres after homes were flattened on Japan's Hokkaido Island. 

Iniesta and Podolski both play for Vissel Kobe, having both enjoyed illustrious playing careers. 

 

September 7, 2018