Vivianne Miedema reveals mother’s illness caused Manchester City absence
Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema has revealed she missed the conclusion of her team’s Women’s Super League title-winning campaign because her mother is in intensive care following cancer treatment.
The 29-year-old was absent for the final two matches of the season due to the severe family emergency.
Her team-mates held up a shirt displaying her name and squad number as they celebrated being crowned champions on Wednesday evening.
Intensive care battle
The Dutch international explained the situation on social media, detailing the severe medical challenges her mother is currently facing.
“The last 2.5 weeks have been really difficult for us as a family,” she said.
“My mum had serious complications after her chemo treatment for cancer and has been in the ICU since.”
“She’s been fighting for her life, and by some miracle, she is still here.”
The WSL’s all-time leading goalscorer thanked supporters for their messages of love and support.
She also added that she could not wait to share the news of the league victory with her mother.
City secure historic triumph
The prolific striker has been instrumental to her club’s success this season, contributing 10 goals in 19 appearances.
Her attacking efforts helped the Manchester side claim their first domestic league triumph since 2016.
The coronation was officially confirmed after Arsenal dropped vital points against Brighton.
A 1-1 draw on Wednesday meant the third-placed Gunners could no longer mathematically catch the league leaders.
Arsenal’s domestic disappointment follows their recent Women’s Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Lyon.