Serhou Guirassy pays tribute to a loved one who passed away after his goal against Atalanta Bergamo
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He did so via a message displayed during his goal celebration on Tuesday 17 February.
The Guinean international opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 2nd minute of play against Atalanta Bergamo at Iduna Park in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs. Guirassy took this opportunity to pay tribute to a family member who recently passed away.
Celebrating the goal, the striker displayed a moving message: ‘Assiata Guirassy. May he welcome you into his vast paradise, Amin.’ It was Serhou Guirassy's way of expressing his attachment to the deceased.
Sansima Soumari
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Translated by the editors