It is a well -known face of Ligue 1 lovers. Passed by ten French clubs during his career, including Montpellier, Marseille or Lens, Toifilou Maoulida hung up the crampons in 2018 after a last lead on the side of Tours. Now coach of the U17 of FC Metz, the man with the famous strips has been affected by the loss of one of his relatives in recent days.
On June 20, Toifilou Maoulida announced on his social networks the death of his father. The former striker, now aged 46, shared his sadness through a message in the form of a tribute to his dad.
“” My dad, the one who has often forgotten so that we don't lack anything. Whoever hid his doubts to give us strength. The one who may never know how to say “I love you”, but repeated it in each of his gestures. The one who held out even when everything was heavy during our childhood in Marseille. Whoever got up early, returned late, but has always responded. Whoever gives everything, even clumsily. Whoever speaks little, but proves everything by his actions. The one we sometimes misunderstood, but who, in his own way, deeply loved us. Whoever we have to do more that we will never be able to say, and that we sometimes forget to thank. Whoever was loved and respected in Mayotte. The one who was proud and so happy to see his son realize his dream by becoming a professional footballer and wearing the jersey of Olympique de Marseille “, He wrote on X.
Maoulida: “My family and I thank you very much for your support”
And to conclude: ” Dad, I will continue to proudly bear your name in everyday life as well as on all football fields. That you can keep up there to be proud of your son and your grandson. Forever in my papa heart … rest in peace with mom. I love you. »»
Embedded by this sad announcement, many Internet users have shown their support. A wave of comfort that hit the native of Mayotte, who wanted to send a thank you message on behalf of his family. “” Following your many condolence messages and your affection testimonies, my family and I thank you very much for your support », Shared this Monday the one who totals 652 matches with professionals, 170 goals and 99 strips out to celebrate them.
