Tim Weah fulfils father George's dream at World Cup

Liberia's President George Weah - who was once one of the world's best footballers - didn't get to play at the World Cup as his country has never qualified.

But his son, Tim, is playing in Qatar for the USA. Last night, in front of his dad, who was in the crowd, he scored a goal in the 1-1 draw with Wales.

"Me being here is not only my dream, it's his dream as well," Weah junior told BBC Sport.

"I know he's living the moment through me."

The president has also given his son some advice according to the US player.

"He really wants me to keep faith with me: pray every morning and pray every night. And make sure that I represent myself and my family name in the right way."

Weah junior added that his father really set the bar high when it came to football. He is eligible to play for USA as he was born there in 2000. He also grew up in the US.

George Weah played for AC Milan, Chelsea and Monaco and he won the Ballon D'Or - a prize for the best player of the year - in 1995.

His presence in Qatar has been controversial back home as some Liberians feel the money spent on him being at the World Cup could be better spent in Liberia.

This article appeared on BBC Sport

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