The ALS ICE bucket challenge has gone viral on social networking websites. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The ALS Association have confirmed that the Ice Bucket Challenge donations have reached 22.9 million dollars. The rules are simple, the nominated participant has to pour a bucket of ice water on their head in 24 hours or donate money to the foundation.

Let’s Begin with the best footballer at present, Leo Messi

Followed his rival and another great footballer Cristiano Ronaldo

Now the turn of Brazillian Super Star Neymar

Brazillian Star Kaka

Brazillian Skipper Thiago Silva

Silva’s Partner in Crime David Luiz:

Even Legendary Paul Scholes takes the challenge

Scholes’ Class of 92 teammate Gary Neville

Another Class of 1992 membe David Beckham

Scholes’ rival and Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard

Real Madrid Captain Iker Casillas:

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Gerrard’s former teammate Ryan Babel

Gerard Pique along with his wife and Pop Singer Shakira took the Challenge

Belgian International Romelu Lukaku

Craziest Footballer Mario Balotelli

Chelsea Captain John Terry

Former England International Michael Owen

Arsenal and German midfielder Mesut Ozil

Aussie International Tim Cahill

Brazilian Marcelo also took up the challenge soon after Cristiano Ronaldo

Didier Drogba:

Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge and Coutinho takes the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Arsenal Legend Dennis Bergkamp:

And a compilation/highlights from other big name Football stars in case we missed any –

German Superstar and World Cup Winning Goal Scorer Mario Gotze

Gotze’s Best Friend Marco Reus

Reus’ Teammate Mats Hummels:

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Reus, Gotze’s German teammate Andre Schrulle

Alex-Oxalade Chamberlain and Keiron Gibbs:

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Former Arsenal Star and Current Chelsea Mid-Fielder Cesc Fabregas: