Fans hit back at ‘disgusting’ Mastercard campaign that will see 10,000 meals donated to kids… only if Lionel Messi and Neymar score at World Cup

MASTERCARD have been slammed on social over their ‘disgusting’ campaign that will see 10,000 meals donated to kids.

However, starving children will only receive free meals should Lionel Messi or Neymar find the back of the net in the World Cup.

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In a statement, Mastercard said: “For each goal scored by Lionel Messi or Neymar from now until March 2020, Mastercard will donate the equivalent of 10,000 meals to the World Food Programme to fight childhood hunger and malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

Those wishing to contribute can also donate money directly through the website of the campaign, or by using the #JuntosSomos10 on social media.

Every time the particular hashtag is used, Matsercard will donate the equivalent of one school meal.

While every donation used using a Mastercard card will result in a further ten meals for children.

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Speaking of the initiative, Messi said: “I’m proud to be a part of this campaign that will help change the lives of thousands of children in my country and other regions of the world.

“I hope this initiative gives as many smiles as possible to all the children.”

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While Neymar added: “We want to ensure that the children of the region can have a plate of food and more hope.

“We Latin Americans know we can do great things when we unite and this is an example of that. Together, we can fight hunger.”

However, the initiative has been the subject of criticism from fans with people failing to understand why they can’t simply donate meals instead.

But some supporters have backed the campaign, believing it to be a genius idea.

Here is some reaction from Mastercard’s campaign on Twitter…