Serge Aurier opens up on brother Christopher's death, says he was the better player

Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier has opened up about his bror Christopher Aurier, who was tragically shot dead outside a nightclub in Toulouse, France on Monday. A heartbroken Serge Aurier also revealed that he feels  hate or revenge towards gunman. It was reported that Christopher Aurier had been shot after an alleged disagreement over his ex-girlfriend.

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Serge Aurier opens up on tragic death of bror Christopher Aurier

While recently speaking to French news outlet La Depeche, Serge Aurier explained that he received plenty of support from his Tottenham teammates and fans during week. Serge Aurier featured in Tottenham's 3-1 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday, only two days after his bror Christopher was murdered. Serge Aurier admitted that he spoke with Jose Mourinho prior to game and informed manr that he 'wanted to play against Newcastle'.

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A dejected Serge Aurier said, "I got news about my bror Christopher Aurier at around 7 am on Monday and quickly informed my mor. It was a very difficult day for us all". He added, " situation was all about a girl who was once in a relationship with Christopher. y met at club and began talking but her new boyfriend did t like that. Christopher igred him and went to buy some food, but when he was walking back, guy shot him"

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Serge Aurier's bror shot: Suspect hands himself to police

Earlier this week, reports claimed that a suspect had handed himself over to police and Aurier claimed that it was a sensible decision. "I don't have any feelings of hatred or revenge towards shooter. We have to behave calmly and have faith in justice system". Aurier n spoke about his bror Christopher being 'dad's favourite' and how he took care of entire family. 

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Christopher, like his elder bror Serge, was also a footballer who had trials with Brentford and came through Lens' academy. However, Aurier believed that his bror was a more talented footballer than him. "He was a better footballer than me when we grew up, but I was more determined to make it big". 27-year-old also admitted that his bror always texted him after he played a game citing Christopher as his 'number one fan. Aurier was given permission by Tottenham to fly back to France and spend some time with his family.

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