In a sit-down interview with Football Focus this week, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg opened up on the tragic death of his father during his time at Bayern Munich.
The Tottenham Hotspur star revealed how he tried to keep a brave face in front of his father amidst his battle with cancer, which created scars in later life as he held so much emotion inside.
It was only when Pierre welcomed his first daughter into the world that he felt as though life was finally giving something back after a difficult start to adulthood for the Danish footballer.
You can watch the full interview below:
Sometimes on Football Focus, a player opens up and tells us a personal story which just absolutely floors us.
This is one of those times.
Thank you for your honesty, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg & also to @SpursOfficial 🙏#THFC #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/JKnlJSH2ff
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) October 28, 2022
Spurs Web Opinion:
Interviews like this remind people that footballers are human beings too. Pierre has always come across as a down-to-Earth and warm individual who is always out to help those around him, and that definitely shines through here.