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Alfredo Morelos reveals how family tragedy drives him every day to succeed at Rangers

Alfredo Morelos has opened up on the family tragedy which he says drives him on in his bid to reach the very top with Rangers.

The Colombian striker - the Scottish Premiership's top scorer with 29 goals - features in a full and frank documentary on his life so far produced by Rangers TV.

In 'SoyAlfredo' the 22-year-old reflects on his upbringing in Colombia, his close family bond, the death of his younger sister and his ambitions in football.

Morelos says: "My family supports me unconditionally, they always give me that motivation, that love to do things better every day.

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"The love of my parents, my sisters, it makes me proud to be doing what I've been doing so far.

"I promised my mother, I had a little sister who died, and I promised her too.

"We've gone through some hurdles and thanks to God I've been smart, had a positive attitude and thanks to God we're okay now."

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In the film Morelos details how his road to stardom began at Los Fumigadores and how he remains in close contact with the coaches who launched his career.

And he reveals how Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been and remains his inspiration on the park.

He says: "My hero has always been Messi, I've always liked him since I was little. He has really inspired me, his football, his way of playing."

Watch the full 33-minute documentary in the player above in which Morelos gives a rare interview in his adopted country.

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