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Liverpool fans often show respect for the opposing team's goalkeeper. |
Donnarumma had an outstanding performance, repeatedly denying Liverpool clear chances and helping Man City secure a 2-1 victory. However, the moment Donnarumma received a round of applause from The Kop fans before the match was the most noteworthy detail.
According to a video circulating on social media, the Italian goalkeeper showed almost no reaction. This led some Liverpool fans to boo him.
Liverpool's respectful treatment of opposing goalkeepers is nothing new. The tradition dates back to the 1960s, when legend Gordon Banks was greeted with a warm welcome by Liverpool fans during a match. Statistician Dave Ball recounts that it was the first time he had witnessed such an enthusiastic reaction from Liverpool supporters towards a visiting player.
Since then, "The Kop" have regularly applauded opposing goalkeepers as they arrive at Anfield, as a way of showing respect for the profession. Many goalkeepers reciprocate with applause before embarking on 90 minutes of intense play.
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale once mentioned this tradition, saying that Liverpool's away ground is one of the most special in England, with respect before the match, intensity during the match, and fairness after the match. Previously, Iker Casillas also expressed his emotion upon receiving the applause, calling it a rare experience in his career.
According to journalist John Keith, the fact that Liverpool fans have consistently applauded opposing goalkeepers across generations is a unique cultural aspect of Anfield.
Source: https://znews.vn/khoanh-khac-la-o-anfield-post1626670.html
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