Why did Richarlison tear up after scoring a goal in UCL?

DBasia.news – Richarlison explained why he wasn’t able to hold back tears after scoring twice for Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-0 win against Marseille in the Champions League.

The Brazilian forward, who joined Spurs from Everton for 50 million pounds this summer, opened his goals account for the club in European competition.

His family was there to witness an unforgettable event for the 25-year-old, which resulted in a heartwarming atmosphere from him after the match.

Richarlison explained the reason he burst into tears after the final whistle: “My father is here, he has been with me throughout my career, he has helped me a lot to make my dreams come true. His presence here is very emotional for me today because he was a part of all my success.”

“After hearing the song [Champions League] I started to smile. It was my dream as a kid. Being there, listening to the song, playing the game, I got very emotional and I felt like I was rewarded by scoring these two goals.”

Richarlison made his Champions League debut against Marseille and helped Spurs start their group stage campaign with all three points when scoring twice in the second half against the Ligue 1 side.

He faces fierce competition for a place in Antonio Conte’s squad, competing with the likes of Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski up front.