WOLVES paid tribute to Mario Lemina’s dad following the announcement of his tragic death this afternoon.
The club broke the heartbreaking news on social media today.
A statement read: “Our hearts go out to Mario Lemina after the passing of his father yesterday morning.
“The whole pack send their love and sympathy to Mario and his family.
“Mario’s teammates will wear black armbands today in honour of his father’s memory.”
Wolves faced Everton in the Premier League this afternoon and paid tribute to Lemina’s dad by wearing black armbands and holding up the midfielder’s shirt during the game.
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In response to the news, a tweet from the Toffees read: “Incredibly sad news. Our thoughts are with Mario and his family during this time.”
Lemina dedicated his goal and man-of-the-match performance against Chelsea to his dad on Christmas Eve.
In a post-match interview, the midfielder revealed that his father was in hospital surrounded by family.
He told Sky Sports: “By the way I wanted to pass a message to my dad. He is in hospital, for two months now.
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“He is struggling a lot and my family are around him now. I wanted to be with him, but I need to do my work. Dad – Keep pushing! We are all together.”
Lemina travelled to France after Sunday’s game to be with his dad over the Christmas period.
Wolves boss Gary O’Neil revealed on Friday that he was attending a “family issue”.
O’Neil said: “Mario has gone back to France to attend a family issue, I don’t want to speak about it too much as it’s not my place.
“Mario didn’t train today and that’s all I can say on it.
“Around tomorrow it’s too early to say, my only thoughts are with Mario and what he needs at this moment.
“Some things are more important than football matches.”
Wolves currently sit 11th in the Premier League table with 25 points from 19 games.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
