‘Years of struggle’ – Tearful Richarlison thanks father after two-goal Champions League debut for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison thanked his father for ‘not giving up on my dream’ after the Brazilian had a Champions League debut to remember by scoring both goals in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Marseille. The forward found the net twice in the space of five minutes late in the second half to get Antonio Conte’s side off to a winning start in Group D.

Ad They were Richarlison’s first goals for the club since making a £60 million move from Everton in the summer, and he was in tears as he embraced his father in the stands at the end of the game. Premier League'When everybody sticks together, we are stronger' — Benitez hails Everton fans after late win06/12/2021 AT 22:59 “It was years of struggle, and you were always by my side,” Richarlison wrote on Twitter.

“I just need to thank you for not giving up on me and my dream. Today, having you here, made the moment even more exciting for me.

We continue together for even bigger dreams to come! Thanks Dad.” Richarlison has got off to a strong start with his new club and now leaves Conte with a big decision to make ahead of Spurs’ trip to Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. Richarlison gets first Tottenham goals to break 10-man Marseille’s resistance Conte eager to use UCL to show Spurs heading in 'the right way' The Italian must choose between the 25-year-old and team-mate Dejan Kulusevski, assuming Son Heung-min and Harry Kane start, while keeping an eye on his players’ fitness amid a hectic run of fixtures.

“I have for sure a big decision, not only this,” Conte told the media after the game. “Because honestly, I’m a bit worried because we are going to play against City in two days and it’s not easy, because I think some players need to rest and to recover.