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Manchester United ahead Geyse has expressed gratitude to her teammates for his or her help following her brother’s passing, which they confirmed throughout their 4-2 win over Manchester Metropolis on Sunday.
Ella Toone scored a hat-trick on her Girls’s Tremendous League return from harm as United secured an exciting derby victory on the Etihad Stadium.
Leah Galton additionally acquired on the rating sheet, to make sure the Reds leapfrogged their rivals within the Girls’s Tremendous League standings.
Days earlier than the match, United boss Marc Skinner confirmed that Geyse wouldn’t be out there for choice as she was given a while off to cope with a tragedy in her household.
After the ultimate match, the United squad posed for an image with Geyse’s jersey. The membership posted the message, “That one was for you, @Geyse_Ferreiraa.”
“Keep sturdy — we’re all considering of you.”
That one was for you, @Geyse_Ferreiraa.
Keep sturdy — we’re all considering of you ❤️#MUWomen pic.twitter.com/08renivkYH
— Manchester United Girls (@ManUtdWomen) January 19, 2025
In response, Geyse took to social media, confirming the heartbreaking information of her brother’s passing.
The Brazilian additionally wrote, “This has been one of the crucial tough occasions of my life. The lack of my brother, Geovanne, left a void that phrases can not fill.”
“However, amidst a lot ache, I discovered energy within the love and help I acquired. I wish to thank Manchester United, my teammates, the workers and all the chums who had been by my facet.”
“You not solely revered my grief, but additionally gave me a collective hug that crossed any distance.”
“I’m immensely grateful for each message, gesture and tribute. Realizing that I’m not alone on this journey provides me the energy to maneuver ahead. Thanks for being my household removed from house.”
“My brother will at all times be with me, and I’m positive he felt embraced by all of you too.”
Skinner’s facet are again in motion on Wednesday after they face Metropolis within the quarter-final of the Girls’s League Cup.
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