The Liberian president George Weah was seen hugging his son, Timothy Weah after he helped USA qualify for the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Timo who has African roots chose to play for the United States of America men's national team.
After the US beat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the World Cup's Round of 16, Liberian President George Weah was seen embracing his son, USMNT winger Tim Weah.
When he met his parents, Clar, in the tunnel of Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, the 22-year-old was wearing an orange bib sponsored by FIFA. He had been substituted for center back Walker Zimmerman in the 82nd minute.
Tim Weah started for the United States for the third time in a row, playing in all Group B games. It was only last week that Tim scored the Star and Stripes' first goal of their World Cup campaign in a 1-1 draw against Wales. "The final comeback," George told his son while giving him a hug and a pat on the back for his role in leading the US to finish in second place in Group B. Liberia's President George Weah embraces his son after the United StatesHe thought he had scored his second goal of the tournament on Tuesday, but his strike was disallowed because of offside.
He has also started all three Red, White, and Blue games in Qatar. On Saturday, in the Round of 16, he will most likely try to keep his spot in the starting lineup for the Americans against the Netherlands.
Weah told Fox Sports after Gregg Berhalter's young team earned their first World Cup victory, "We worked so hard as a group to be in these types of positions, and Iran played a beautiful game."
"But, you know, Christian put it away and hurt himself in the process, but we love him and thank him, and we're done with it."As a result, it's a great feeling.'
The precarious winger, who plays for Ligue 1 side Lille OSC, was brought into the world in New York while his dad was as yet an expert player.The winger made his debut for the United States in 2018 and is the first member of his family to play in a World Cup. His brother George never got to play for Liberia on the biggest stage in soccer.
The President of Liberia is still the only African to win the Ballon d'Or. He is one of the greatest players from Africa.
During his 18-year club career, he was a forward for Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Manchester City.At the age of 51, a year after being elected as the country's leader, he made his final appearance for Liberia in a surprise appearance in an exhibition game against Nigeria in September 2018.
Tim, who had dedicated his goal against Wales to the United States of America and his father's native Liberia, wrote to the Brazilian legend Pele, "Congratulations."
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