A sequence full of emotion. And a match that will remain in the memory of Issiaga Sylla. The left back of Montpellier, holder against Nantes Saturday in the 36th matchday of Ligue 1 (0-3), burst into tears at the end of the match. A few hours before this meeting in Nantes, he had learned of the death of his mother, but had insisted on playing the match anyway. In the 89th minute of play, the former Toulouse player burst into tears, consoled by most of his partners.
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We found out this morning. He was very dejected, says Hérault coach Michel Der Zakarian. He decided to play with us anyway. He is a good soldier. These are difficult things that happen in life. When you've lost a mom it's very complicated. »
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What Issiaga has just done, not all players can do, assures his partner Kiki Kouyaté to our colleagues of France Bleu Hérault. He learned that his mother died in the night. He gave everything to play the game and help the team because he is a framework. The club is counting on him. Our hearts go out to him to share this difficult moment. May his mother rest in peace.
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