It is has become fashionable for anyone in the public eye these days to use their fame for a good cause, and footballers are no different. Many players use their free time to promote causes close to their hearts and visit sick children in hospital, but one of the best ways to raise money on a large scale is to auction off football memorabilia and stage charity matches – even involving non-football players like Formula One champion, Michael Schumacher! For many players, charity matches are a way of showing off their skill in the game they love without the pressure of needing to win; coupled with the knowledge that they're doing their bit to make someone_s life a little better.