Amad Diallo, 22, shares news of mum’s shock death after revealing amazing role she played in Man Utd star’s career
AMAD DIALLO has shared the shocking news that his mother has died.
The Manchester United star posted the news on his social media account.
Diallo, 22, shared a picture of himself as a child in his mother’s arms.
He captioned the snap: “Rest in peace Mum, may Allah forgive you.”
The ace has received plenty of support from fans on social media who have reacted to the news.
One posted: “My thoughts and prayers are with Amad Diallo.”
A second commented: “May her soul rest in peace.”
A third wrote: “We are all with you Amad Diallo. Stay strong king.”
A fourth said: “We are all behind you Diallo.”
Another added: “We are all with you in this difficult moment, stay strong.”
Diallo was highly supported by his mother during his football career.
He revealed that she was in tears after he made his debut for the Red Devils against Real Sociedad in 2021.
He told the club website: “It was all so hard to believe.
Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine... but Mount and Amad struggle
DEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.
The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.
Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.
Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.
Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…
Andre Onana – 6
Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7
A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.
Harry Maguire – 7
Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.
Casemiro – 7
Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.
Mason Mount – 5
So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.
Amad Diallo – 5
Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.
Subs
Alejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6
Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7
The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.
Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5
Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to do
Jonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5
Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5
“After I made my United debut against Real Sociedad, I called my mum after the game and she was in tears, saying that she couldn’t believe it.
“For me, it was an incredible feeling because getting to play at the highest level only happens once in a lifetime.
“Mum was really proud of me. She was always confident that I would make it to the top, but she always told me to stay humble, to work hard and never give up.
“So, when she saw me play those eight minutes or so, it was everything to her. We couldn’t believe it.”
Diallo started Man United’s first game of the Premier League season against Fulham at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils won the fixture 1-0 after Joshua Zirkzee‘s first goal for the club.
The team have since travelled down to the South Coast ahead of their clash against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
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