In the tough times if Kerala has managed to stay strong against one of the worst floods in the state's history, it's because of the rescue operations carried out by NDRF, Indian Navy, volunteers, local police and fishermen. 

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Be it celebrities, businessmen or common people, everyone has come forward to lend a helping hand to the Kerala flood victims. In fact, not just India, help is pouring in from all parts of the world, and in great amounts.     

While we've already heard about the celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanju Samson, Sushant Singh Rajput and Hardik Pandya pledging support to Kerala, there's a wild rumour doing the rounds on social media about a sportsperson who has donated Rs 77 crore to Kerala.

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We're talking about the Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, whose fans believe that he has donated approximately Rs 77 crore to the flood victims. 

Here is the reason why people Love #Ronaldo
He donated 77 crores for the #KeralaFloodRelief victim's
What a Love showed to his Kerala fans
We Selute you Ronaldo â½ï¸â½ï¸ pic.twitter.com/qqFAdRosSj

— Krishna Kohli (@KrishnaPanumati) August 20, 2018

We don't know if there is any truth in these tweets, but it all started when some fans requested him to help Kerala through charitable organisation. Ever since that appeal was made, tweets started circulating suggesting Ronaldo's huge contribution. While some called it an anonymous donation or hinted that he gave money but did not want to announce it to the world, others called it a false piece of news. 

#Kerala Football player 'Cristiano Ronaldo' gave 77 crores for Kerala,

Dhoni, Tendulkar, Kohli and Sehwag are not visible anywhere ..

— RAju Karmakar (@11karmakar) August 21, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo donated Kerala floods for Rs 78 cr he is super hero no other indian stars are not given a Rs1 not even cricket stars like kohli,Dhoni,etc#KeralaFloods #AllForKerala #SaveKerala #HelpKerala #Cristiano #Ronaldo #Kohli #ViratKohli #Dhoni #Cricket #foodball pic.twitter.com/RTzddHW6pS

— shakthisaravana (@saravanas673) August 21, 2018

While it is possible for a player like Cristiano Ronaldo to donate such a huge amount to Kerala, there's no confirmation from the footballer or his charitable organisation, so we can't say anything yet. 

However, Ronaldo isn't the only sportsperson, who is trending on social media for his hefty donation. Twitter further claims that Sachin Tendulkar had anonymously donated Rs. 10 lakh to the flood victims on August 14 but never spoke about it. 

Hats Of @sachin_rt ð

We #Sachinist Are Always Enjoy Ur Attitude

Cricket God Sachin Tendulkar Donated 10 Lakh  To Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund On 14th August

But He Never Promoted That@sachin_rt @100MasterBlastr pic.twitter.com/oO2x3MEuak

— TAPAS MAKUR (@SRT_for_ever) August 20, 2018

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Sachin Tendulkar Has Donated 10 Lakhs To Kerala CM Distress Relief Fund On 14 August

Sachin Will Let His Actions First Late Talking About It

Hats Of @sachin_rt Ji ððð

Proud To Be An #Sachinist@100MasterBlastr #KeralaDonationChallenge pic.twitter.com/9OalhFqXMx

— TAPAS MAKUR (@SRT_for_ever) August 20, 2018

Sachin has been constantly posting updates about Kerala floods on his Twitter account, but there's no official confirmation from his end on how much he has donated.