'It's for you, Mum': Cooney-Cross makes emotional Arsenal home return
Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross returns to top-flight football for Arsenal for the first time since her mother's death from cancer, sharing an inspirational message from her late mum with fans.
Australian soccer star Kyra Cooney-Cross made her emotional return to Arsenal's home ground following her mother's death from cancer. The Matildas midfielder played in a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the Women's Super League, sharing a heartfelt message from her late mother Jess with fans. Cooney-Cross thanked fans for their support, stating that being surrounded by family while playing for Arsenal made her return easier.
In her message to fans, Cooney-Cross recalled memories of playing soccer with her mother, emphasizing the joy and freedom the sport brought. She concluded the note with a simple and touching line: "It's for you, Mum."
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