A father's pride: reliving the moment when Douglas Cardozo saw his son Maicon Cardozo debut for Bayern Munich's first team in a German Bundesliga match.
On 7 Mar 2026 GMT+7, a proud father relived the moment when Douglas Cardozo, a legendary Thai League striker, saw his son Maicon Cardozo make his debut for the first team of Bayern Munich, a top club in the German Bundesliga, under the leadership of Belgian manager Vincent Kompany.
Douglas Cardozo, Maicon's father, along with his wife, did not miss the chance to watch and cheer for their son live on TV after learning that Maicon was named as a substitute for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga season opener at Allianz Arena against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Then, at the 60th minute, Vincent Kompany sent Maicon Cardozo onto the pitch as a substitute for Konrad Laimer, marking his official debut for Bayern Munich's senior team. The moment Maicon stepped onto the field, his father Douglas knelt before the television screen to give thanks to God.
Douglas Cardozo said, “Congratulations to my son. His effort, dedication, and discipline have helped him achieve his long-awaited dream. This was his first match, with many more to come. I have always reminded him to be a gentleman, to show utmost respect and humility before God. May he enjoy playing football because he was born for this. My heart overflows with gratitude. I love you very much.”
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