Sead Haksabanovic Dedicates Emotional Goal to Late Father as Malmö FF Ends Home Drought

In a poignant moment on November 9, 2025, Sead Haksabanovic scored a crucial equalizer for Malmö FF in their 2-1 victory over Gais during the final round of Allsvenskan. The match coincided with Father's Day, making the goal especially emotional for Haksabanovic, who lost his father, Senad, on October 3. After netting the goal in the 52nd minute, Haksabanovic knelt in prayer at the corner of the pitch, pushing away teammates to have a private moment reflecting on his father. He expressed, "I thought about dad right away, since it’s Father’s Day too. It got a bit tough there, but it felt good to do it for him as well," underscoring the personal significance of the tribute.*

Malmö FF had struggled at home with just one win since mid-July before this match, which started poorly as they trailed 1-0 after Gais' Ibrahim Diabate converted a penalty. Following Haksabanovic's equalizer, Daniel Gudjohnsen scored the winning goal, securing an important home victory for Malmö FF. Despite the win, the team was likely to finish sixth in the league, while Gais secured third place. 

The emotional tribute highlighted not only Haksabanovic's resilience in the face of personal loss but also marked a significant turnaround for Malmö FF's home performance, providing a morale boost for the team and its supporters.