- Granit Xhaka posted photo of pink boots he will use to raise awareness
- Arsenal midfielder wrote message accompanying picture on Instagram
- He said: ‘It takes enormous strength to go to battle with such enemy every day’
- He is joined by Memphis Depay and Trent Alexander Arnold for campaign
Granit Xhaka, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Memphis Depay are among the stars to wear special pink boots to raise awareness about breast cancer.
The ‘Power in Pink’ campaign by Under Armour involves 30 high-profile players who will don the eye-catching new kicks.
The Arsenal midfielder posted a picture of his new kicks on Instagram and wrote a heartfelt message about what the gesture means to him.
Granit Xhaka posted a number of photos with his pink boots for breast cancer awareness
The Arsenal midfielder spoke of his pride in helping represent those battling the disease
His caption read: ‘Breast cancer is a horrible disease that affects entire families. Not just women – but children, husbands, mothers and fathers back home.
‘It takes enormous strength and courage to go to battle with such enemy every day of your life without losing hope.
‘I’ll therefore proudly wear their fighting spirit on my boots.’
October is breast cancer awareness month and the 25-year-old will take to the pitch for Switzerland and Arsenal in his boots made by Under Armour.
Trent Alexander-Arnold poses with his version of the bright pink boots he’ll be wearing
Xhaka will be wearing his new boots when Switzerland take on Hungary at home
The Swiss are playing Hungary and Portugal in their two remaining World Cup qualifiers.
Xhaka’s side currently top Group B and can book their place in next year’s tournament with three points on Saturday.
If the combative midfielder wears his pink boots for his club games until the end of the month for maximum exposure, they’ll be given five more outings.
Memphis Depay is another player to don the pink boots for the cause this October
