Brighton's Vidosic hopes to honour late father in FA Cup final

Brighton's Vidosic hopes to honour late father in FA Cup finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dario Vidosic joined Brighton in 2024 from Melbourne CityByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished3 minutes agoWhen Brighton face Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final, it will mean more to the club than just hunting a first major trophy.Rado Vidosic, the club's head of women's and girls' coaching, passed away in January following a battle with cancer.He was manager Dario Vidosic's father and a much-loved figure following his arrival a year earlier.Rado's passing aged 64 was felt by everyone at Brighton and Dario missed a month of the Women's Super League (WSL) campaign on compassionate leave.His return in February inspired a strong finish as the Seagulls climbed to seventh and reached their first FA Cup final.On Sunday, Dario will lead his team out at Wembley (15:00 BST) with his family watching in support."Football connects a lot of people through life. You make great memories and it will be a nice day," he told BBC Sport."I carry dad every single day with me into every game and I think about what he would tell me and what I've learned from reading back through his notes from when he was a coach. "I still try to pick up words of wisdom from him. I know he will be with us and I know he's been with us for every single game. "Hopefully we can go out, play some nice football, make him proud and give him something to celebrate."Rado Vidosic was 'one of the most incredible men'Published30 JanuaryHow Toone is navigating grief through footballPublished1 day agoExtra: The big FA Cup Final previewAttributionSounds'Everything was with dad'Dario, 39, was born in Croatia - the home country of his parents - when it was part of Yugoslavia, but moved to Australia a year later when Rado played for Queensland Lions.He followed his father's path, beco...