Fans around the world witnessed one of the most heart-breaking moments in the UEFA Euro 2016, as Croatian captain Darijo Srna broke out in tears during his country's anthem.
Shakhtar Donetsk's defender recently returned from his country after attending his father's funeral, and he couldn't keep it together when he heard the notes from his home land.
Before the game, Srna told reporters his father asked him to play the game against Czech Republic.
"His last wish was that I played," Srna revealed earlier.
Srna was part of the guard of honor during his father's memorial service.
Here's the moment when Srna remembered his father with tears in his eyes.
Massive respect to Darijo Srna, captaining #CRO just days after the death of his father.
— Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) June 17, 2016
Emotional scenespic.twitter.com/vyQje2TKiW
Fans had nothing but kind words for the Croatian defender.
Brave by Darijo Srna to play. Nothing but respect for that.
— Taylor and Besty (@TaylorandBesty) June 17, 2016
Lots of respect to Darijo Srna. Found out his dad passed away but is still going to play because his father told him to never miss a game
— Matteo (@Matteo10Marini) June 17, 2016
Hope darijo srna scores the winner
— Jason Naismith (@naismith_jason) June 17, 2016
Massive respect to Darijo #Srna, as someone who has just lost my father, i know how hard it is too carry on, but football helps you get away
— KennyFrancis12 (@KennyFrancis12) June 17, 2016
So proud to have Darijo Srna as our captain! What an inspiration !! #CRO
— DC (@AppSapp) June 17, 2016
Hats off to Darijo Srna for playing today. I hope he scores for his dad #bbceuro2016 #CZECRO
— Cal Riley (@Calriley20) June 17, 2016
Hugely emotive pictures of Croatia's captain, Darijo Srna in tears during the anthem. Playing after attending his father's funeral.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 17, 2016
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