Over the years football has been considered by many as a sport that crosses boundaries to bring people together, builds bridges between communities and also stands as a symbol of unity. Time and time again, we have witnessed certain moments that proved how football has brought about a positive change in the society and how it continues to respect the values and integrity of people all around the world. On Sunday, as the Liverpool fans rejoiced their Carabao Cup final victory against Chelsea via a tense penalty shootout, a heartwarming gesture was on display during the trophy celebration.
Watch: Liverpool Striker's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Sadio Mane During Carabao Cup Trophy Celebration Goes Viral
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Chelsea vs Liverpool, Carabao Cup Final: Liverpool striker Takumi Minamino was cheered for his heartwarming gesture of putting down the champagne after being asked by Sadio Mande to do so.
Takumi Minamino produced a heartwarming gesture towards Sadio Mane in Carabao Cup final.© Instagram
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Minamino produced a heartwarming gesture towards Sadio Mane in League Cup
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Minamino put aside a champagne bottle on request of Mane
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Liverpool pipped Chelsea via penalties to lift the Carabao Cup
As far as the match was concerned, it finished 0-0 in normal time followed by a tense two halves of extra time.
Finally, it boiled down to the penalties where Liverpool pipped Chelsea to lift the Cup. Keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was brought in as a substitute at the end of extra-time, hit his penalty over the bar which sealed Liverpool's win.
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