World Cup 2022: ITV pundit Nadia Nadim reveals mom’s dying after leaving broadcast
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Denmark ahead Nadia Nadim has stated her mom died after being hit by a truck.
The previous Manchester Metropolis participant, 34, is one in all ITV’s World Cup pundits and was on the panel for the 0-0 draw between Denmark and Tunisia on Tuesday.
At full-time, host Mark Pougatch stated Nadim had left the printed, and on Wednesday she stated her mom “was killed by a truck”.
“Phrases can’t describe what I am feeling,” Nadim tweeted.
“I’ve misplaced an important particular person in my life and it occurred so sudden and sudden. She was solely 57.
“She was a warrior who had fought for each inch of her life. She did not give me life as soon as however twice, and every little thing I/we’re is due to her.
“I’ve misplaced my residence and I do know nothing’s gonna ever really feel the identical. Life is unfair and I do not perceive why her and why this manner. I really like you and I’ll see you once more.”
Nadim was born in Afghanistan and her household fled to Denmark after her father, a military basic, was executed by the Taliban in 2000.
She has gone on to play for golf equipment together with Portland Thorns and Paris St-Germain, scoring 38 objectives in 103 video games for Denmark.
“Everybody at ITV, these working with Nadia in Qatar, and the broader firm, is deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic information,” ITV said.
“Now we have provided Nadia our assist and our ideas are along with her and people closest to her at this extremely tough time.”
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