Legendary striker pays tribute to late father with emotional goal celebration
In a poignant moment on the pitch, a football legend honored his late father’s memory with a heartfelt goal celebration. The iconic player scored the winning goal in a thrilling 2-1 victory against a tough opponent in the AFC Champions League Elite, coinciding with what would have been his father’s 71st birthday.
As he lifted the ball into the net with 14 minutes remaining, the emotional player raised both arms to the sky, a gesture of love and remembrance for his father, who passed away in 2005. The player’s father never got to witness his son’s numerous accolades, including multiple Champions League titles, Ballon d’Or awards, and leading his country to European glory.
After the game, the player, now 39, expressed his deep feelings, saying, “Today’s goal was special because it fell on my father’s birthday. I wish he could be here to see me play.” Despite his incredible achievements, the player acknowledged that his time on the pitch is limited, saying, “I know I don’t have much time left, but I still love playing football and want to be useful to my club and country.”
With his contract extending through June 2025, the player will continue to chase records and bring glory to his team. His current club, Al Nassr, sits fourth in the Saudi Pro League standings, and he will look to lead them to victory in their upcoming match against Al-Orobah FC.
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