It’s an evening that Paris Saint-Germain supporters will never forget. The Parisian club finally won its firstChampions League, a dream long continued by the club and its fans. But beyond sporting performance, it is a moment of intense emotion that marked the celebration:Luis Enrique, the PSG coach could not hold back his tears by thinking of a poignant absence.
At the post-match press conference, visibly moved, the Spanish coach shared with sincerity:
“My daughter will not be physically present, but her mind will be with me. »»
This sentence touched in the heart not only journalists, but also millions of viewers around the world.
An overwhelming personal tribute
This moving moment refers toThe tragic loss of his daughter Xana, died in 2019 from a long illness at the age of 9. Since then, Luis Enrique has always carried his memory with him, discreetly but deeply. This victory in the Champions League-the first of his career with Paris-had a meaning far beyond sport: it was a dedication to his daughter, a shared victory in the invisible.
An unforgettable response from the Parisian public
While emotion was already at its height, the Parc des Princes reserved a historic response to its coach. The supporters, in unison, launched a song in homage to Xana, followed by a banner bearing the words:
“For Xana, this victory is also yours. »»
This gesture moved even more Luis Enrique, who remained silent for a few moments, hand on the heart, eyes fogged.
A moment engraved in the history of the club
If the PSG victory will remain in the sports annals, it is above all thisdeep humanity, shared between a coach and his audience, who gives this triumph a unique value. Luis Enrique not only led his team to the top of Europe, he reminded everyone that football, in his most beautiful moments, also knows how to speak to the heart.
