Serhou Guirassy explains emotional reason behind t-shirt message as Borussia Dortmund striker celebrated goal against Atalanta

Ahmed Refaat Wed, 18 February 2026 at 11:39 am UTC·3 min read An emotional tribute on the big stage After scoring to help put Dortmund in the driving seat for a place in the quarter-finals, Guirassy lifted his jersey to reveal a handwritten message on his undershirt. The text read: "Missata, I miss you! Rest in peace. You are safe now, in paradise! Amen!"Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It was later confirmed that the message was a tribute to his niece, who passed away recently. Despite the jubilation of the Westfalenstadion, the striker’s thoughts were clearly with his grieving family during a difficult period of bereavement....