Inter Miami defender Christian Makoun got a Motherās Day surprise last Thursday while being interviewed by Univision for a weekend feature.
Makounās mom, Hayde Reyes, joined the Zoom call after a club official set up the unexpected virtual reunion. The Venezuela youth international was overjoyed at the occasion, as he outlined in a separate Miami Herald piece.
āIt was a beautiful, special moment to see that surprise they had planned,ā Makoun, 20, said. āIt filled my soul to know she heard how I feel about her, and I hope I made her Motherās Day a little happier. The first thing she told me is that she loved me. We had a very nice conversation.ā
Makoun is used to being away from his mom, after spending last year on loan at Juventus and moving to the expansion club ahead of the 2020 MLS season. Add in the general state of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, and heartfelt moments often occurred virtually this Motherās Day.
The emotions still ran high, though.
āI will forever be indebted to her,ā Makoun, who made his MLS debut March 1 against LAFC, said. āI would not be where I am without her.ā
For more on Makounās strong bond with his mother, check out the entire Miami Herald story. It covers Reyesā battle with cancer, Makounās time with Zamora FC back home and more.