Pachuca title had a different meaning for the defender Kevin Alvarez, because in addition to the joy of being a champion, the player was able to fulfill a promise made to his father, who died in 2006 when he was struck by lightning while playing football.
It all started with a promise“Started with a promise”) is the phrase that ehe is a player Pachuca he got a tattoo on his neck and that he is devoted to his father as he fulfilled two promises he made to him, the first one was to become a professional player which he fulfilled in 2018 and this weekend he fulfilled the second promise which was to become the Mexican Football Champion.
Kevin was not alone in the final, in which the Tuzos defeated Toluca 3-1 (8-2 in total), as his family accompanied him during the big game with a blanket that included the same line that always cheers him up: “It all started with a promise”who added on one side is an image of the defender, and on the other, his father, Felipe de Jesús Alvarez.
“We promised to reach the first division and fulfill the dream of becoming a champion. We always support my brotherOscar Alvarez, Tuzo’s brother, told ESPN.
For his part, Kevin, who is also a national team player, could not hide his joy after winning the title, which makes him an MX League champion and a son who was able to fulfill his promise to which he expressed his feelings. to father..
“He would be very proud, it’s something he’s always dreamed of and I know he loves it a lot.”, – said the 23-year-old defender, showing off the shirt he wore under the uniform, which was written “up” and included a photo of his father.
But it doesn’t end for Kevin Alvarez as the promises made to his father are only the beginning of his success and he still has a couple he wants to fulfill.
“In the first place was to become a professional football player, over time I promised him more things, for example, to become a champion, and now I promise him that I am going to go further. Go to the World Championships, to Europe, become a champion there … all that I can”, concluded the now monarch.
Source: La Opinion
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