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Leicester star Kasper Schmeichel becomes latest footballer to sign up to Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata's Common Goal charity

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has promised to donate one per cent of his salary to charity by becoming the latest footballer to sign up for Common Goal.

The 31-year-old Denmark international says he wants to leave more than just memories behind following his football career and believes his pledge and that of others in the group can make a real difference to poverty-stricken areas around the globe.

Schmeichel joined Common Goal after speaking to the cause's pioneer, Manchester United's Juan Mata.

Kasper Schmeichel has become the latest player to join Juan Mata's Common Goal charity
Kasper Schmeichel has become the latest player to join Juan Mata's Common Goal charity
Mata and other players who have signed up have pledged one per cent of their salary to charity
Mata and other players who have signed up have pledged one per cent of their salary to charity

'I knew it was something I'd be interested in,' said Schmeichel.