Updated December 22nd, 2019 at 14:08 IST
Former players, manager, and club executives congratulate Liverpool after CWC win
Liverpool beat Flamengo to win the Club World Cup on Saturday evening and thus become the first English cup to win UCL, Super Cup, and CWC in the same year
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Roberto Firmino's extra-time goal allowed Liverpool to beat Flamengo 1-0 in the final in Doha and win the Club World Cup for the first time.
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Firmino was picked out by Sadio Mane and waited for goalkeeper Diego Alves to commit before slotting low into the net in the 99th minute of an absorbing contest at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. It was the moment that finally punctured the hopes of the Brazilian side and their vibrant support after Liverpool had been denied a penalty by VAR right at the end of normal time. Former players and managers were quick to congratulate the club on twitter.
Congratulations to Liverpool FC, the team and the fans, for winning the Club World Cup. #worldclubcup #ClubWC #ClubWCFinal #Liverpool
— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb)
When asked what’s the best @lfc team is I think it’s very generational and mine probably would be ‘89 but this lot are definitely putting a doubt in my mind. #amazing #CWC2019
— Jason Mcateer (@MCATEER4)
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The Liverpool CEO also took to Twitter to congratulate the team.
Another incredible night, another piece of silverware, another display of magnificent support from our traveling fans. A hard fought battle against the best of South America but we return home as WORLD CHAMPIONS. So proud of everyone involved in this magnificent club...#YNWA
— Peter Moore (@PeterMooreLFC)
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Some praise came from other teams as well.
Congratulations to @LFC on becoming world champions. 🏆👏#ClubWC
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli)
Manager Jurgen Klopp said, "I couldn't be more happy for him that he could score that goal because before the game we spoke a lot about what this competition means to South American people and especially Brazilian people. It means the world to him, it helped us and on top of that it was a sensational goal." The victory completes a fabulous year for Liverpool, with a third piece of silverware to go with the Champions League and UEFA Supercup.
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Published December 22nd, 2019 at 10:21 IST