Mario Lemina breaks his silence on his father’s death after team-mates paid tribute to the heartbroken star, who says he’s been left with a ‘huge void’
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Mario Lemina has paid tribute to his father after his death in December.
The Wolves midfielder missed his side’s last two Premier League games after the death on December 29, with Wolves breaking the news on social media ahead of the match with Everton.
Lemina’s teammates then paid tribute to the 30-year-old during the match, which they won 3-0, holding up a home shirt with his name and number on the back.
The midfielder had missed the match after traveling to France to be with his family.
He has now broken his silence two weeks later, thanking those around him for their support as he paid tribute to his father.
Mario Lemina has paid tribute to his father after his death at the end of December
The Wolves player honored the midfielder during their win over Everton in the Premier League at the end of December
Lemina had traveled to France to be with his family after Wolves’ match against Brentford on December 27
“Deeply saddened by the irreparable loss of my father,” the Wolves midfielder wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The memories of his immeasurable love and unwavering support resonate in every corner of my life, both on and off the field.
‘His departure leaves a huge void in our lives. May his soul find eternal peace.
“I am deeply touched by the outpouring of messages of support that you have so kindly sent to me and my family at this painful time. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your concern and comfort.’
Lemina dedicated his goal during Wolves’ 2-1 win over Chelsea on Christmas Eve to his father and said after the match that his father had been in hospital.
‘By the way, I wanted to pass on a message to my father. He has been in hospital for two months now,” he told Sky Sports after the match.
‘He is going through a very difficult time and my family is now supporting him. I wanted to be with him, but I have to do my job.
‘Daddy – Keep pushing! We’re all together.’
Lemina had dedicated his goal against Chelsea on Christmas Eve to his father, who was ill in hospital
Lemina said his father’s death would “leave a huge void in our lives,” adding that he wishes “his soul will find eternal peace”
The club announced the news on X, writing: ‘Our thoughts go out to Mario Lemina following the death of his father yesterday morning.
“The entire pack extends their love and condolences to Mario and his family. Mario’s teammates will wear black armbands today in honor of his father’s memory.”