The fact that football is more than ninety minutes of chasing a ball with 22 players became apparent on Monday afternoon during Feyenoord’s homage. ESPN spoke to a woman who lost her son last December. Especially for the ceremony, the woman carried a photo of her son with her. Images of the interview are coming in hard at the viewers.
ESPNreporter Sinclair Binschop notices the woman. “I wanted to be here with my son, but unfortunately he passed away in December,” says the woman. “He was a big Feyenoord fan. He is also on the Feyenoord field, next to Christian Gyan. I am very happy with that. He is there today. I’m sure. I’m really sure. I miss him so much, my only child.”
To become silent. ?? pic.twitter.com/dsGSDSAKkW
— ESPN NL (@ESPNnl) May 15, 2023
The emotions of the woman are also felt in the people’s homes. “Pffff, this is very sad. Whichever club you support, such a story goes through the marrow,” someone responds on Twitter. “What a sweet mother that boy had. A lot of strength!”, writes another.