In a night full of emotions after Liverpool’s Champions League win on Saturday, one moment stood out. It was captain Jordan Henderson going to his father, hugging him and crying for a full minute.
When Seb was born, people kept saying ‘what does it feel like having a son?’
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) June 2, 2019
I struggled to answer it really.
From now on, my answer is this video of Jordan Henderson and his Dad… pic.twitter.com/PsAX75Bn2L
It was especially touching because his father Brian was struggling with throat cancer 6 years ago and asked Jordan not to visit him during the treatment process, fearing that it will wreck him emotionally and affect his football career.
This is the best thing I’ve seen on Twitter for a very long time.
— Dawn Sharpe (@blackcatzulu) June 2, 2019
This is the best thing I’ve seen on Twitter for a very long time.
— Dawn Sharpe (@blackcatzulu) June 2, 2019
Not going to lie, this and @JHenderson crying into his Dad’s shoulder nearly set me off. So chuffed for both of them, so proud of them. @LFC #UCLfinal https://t.co/acee3jJ0Zu
— Pete Mistry (@petemistry) June 1, 2019
I’m obviously no Liverpool fan so I haven’t paid much attention to last night’s CL match but I just watched the video of Jordan Henderson hugging his dad after the win last night and it’s hit me with all the feelings.
— Maxine Oliver (@maxinejolly) June 2, 2019
That video of Jordan Henderson and his Dad has done me in. The early morning drives to matches and the evening training sessions, the pep talks and the stern words, the hard yards and the desperate hope. Football is a team sport, but it takes a team effort to even get there.
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) June 2, 2019
6 years on, Brian and Jordan are both winners and it is just the most heartwarming thing to see.
Before the match, Jordan had said that he would love to make his dad happy by winning the trophy for him. Quoting him, The Telegraph reported:
My dad has been through a lot over the past few years, not only with himself but with his family. I am sure he will be so proud to see us win the game and win the Champions League. It will mean the world to him. I am just glad I can put a smile on his face.
“I’m delighted I can take this medal home for (dad).”
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) June 1, 2019
An emotional Jordan Henderson remembers the promise he made to his dad, speaking with @OptusSport‘s @schwarzer_mark.#OptusSport #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/YQMpzcJsSD
As for Brian, he was just ‘unbelievably proud’ of his son’s achievements and the fact that he did what he had set out to do.
When he was 10, I took him to see a Champions League final and when they came out to the music he said ‘Dad, I’m going to play there (the final) one day’. Not only once but twice and now he’s won one.
A wonderful interview by @OptusSport with Jordan Henderson’s dad… featuring a cameo from @Carra23!pic.twitter.com/hbsqQ71DwS
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) June 2, 2019
I am crying, you are crying, everyone is crying.
