Scoring twice against Manchester City! Leonardo continues to move forward with love for his mother

Riyadh Crescent defeated Manchester City 4-3 in the 1/8 final of the Club World Cup and advanced to the quarterfinals in a surprise. Marcos Leonardo, who scored twice in this game and scored the winning goal for the team, became famous in one match. After the game, FIFA official website revealed an unknown story about the 22-year-old shooter. His mother had fought tenaciously against illness, and Leonardo also hoped to use the victory as a gift to his mother.

in the game against Manchester City, Riyadh Crescent's paper strength was at an absolute disadvantage. After conceding the ball early in the game, Leonardo headed the ball just one minute into the second half to equalize the team.

After that, both sides began a goal battle, from regular time to overtime, Riyadh Crescent was equalized both of the leads. However, in the second half of overtime, Leonardo seized the opportunity and scored the ball in front of the goal, scoring the winning goal for the team. He scored 3 goals in 4 Club World Cups, and he was in a very hot state when he was young.

However, while concentrating on the game, Leonardo, who scored the winning goal, returned to his home in Sao Paulo. His mother, Redian, watched the game live and witnessed his son shine on the world stage. In an interview with FIFA, Leonardo said bluntly: "I want to dedicate my victory to my father, family and friends, but mainly to my mother." Behind this speech is a moving story related to love.

Fighting for love, Leonardo revealed that his mother had been seriously ill and spent 60 days in the intensive care unit, 23 of which required a ventilator. "She was able to watch the game live in Brazil, but unfortunately she was unable to come to the United States to watch me in the Club World Cup. Fortunately, she is gradually getting better, and I am happy with the victory over Manchester City and my goal, and for my mother." In the last week of May, Leonardo's mother Redian underwent surgery, but problems occurred during the operation, which forced her to stay in hospital for a long time until the eve of the Club World Cup.

While his mother was admitted to hospital, Leonardo was helping Riyadh Crescent win the Saudi League title, but he still used his limited vacation to fly back to Brazil to accompany his mother for treatment many times, even if the holiday was only a short three-day period. The good news is that Leonardo's mother has been basically healed and is recovering in St. Paul, which makes him feel even more relaxed. "There is nothing more wonderful moment than scoring twice against a giant like Manchester City. I can't describe how happy I am. I will treasure the memories of this game forever." Leonardo, who accompanied his mother against the disease, is also a tenacious fighter. He suffered severe cramps against Manchester City but refused to be substituted and persisted to the moment he scored the winning goal for the team. This goal was exchanged for Leonardo with perseverance. "I had a cramp in my calf while running, and I thought I could no longer hold on. But when the coach was about to make personnel adjustments, I told him that I could hold on."

Leonardo's persistence brought satisfactory results to the Riyadh Crescent. In the upcoming quarter-finals, they will face Brazilian League powerhouse Fruminense to compete for a seat in the semi-finals. "We will face a great opponent, and the game will not be easy. But if God wants us to win, I think we can do it." At 3 a.m. on July 5, the quarter-finals of Riyadh Crescent against Fruminense are about to begin. Migu Video will broadcast the game live. With love and belief in mother, Leonardo is expected to lead the team to continue moving forward.