Manchester City fans are in deep sorrow after Phil Foden was forced to temporarily step away from the team to be with his family during an incredibly painful time.
According to sources close to the club, Foden’s mother is facing serious health complications, and the star midfielder immediately made the decision to pause all football activities to remain by her side.
The news spread rapidly across Manchester, with teammates, club officials, and even rival players expressing their support for Foden and his family. Manchester City’s training ground was described as “unusually quiet,” as players and staff sent heartfelt messages to one of their most beloved teammates.
Fans flooded social media with words of comfort, using the hashtag #StayStrongPhil, sharing emotional photos and memories of the midfielder’s rise from a humble Stockport boy to one of England’s brightest stars.
Foden, known for his iron determination and cold composure on the pitch, showed a different side of himself this week — that of a devoted son and loving father, seen holding his young son close as he left the Etihad training complex.
One fan wrote: “Phil’s always been our fighter on the field, but this time, we’re fighting for him.”
As the football world comes together in prayer, one thing is clear: the love and strength of family will always be bigger than the game itself.