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NBA Star reacts to Liverpool winning the EFL Cup trophy against Chelsea

This NBA player went on social media to react to Liverpool's win on Sunday.

By Emmanuel Mendez

NBA player took the time to congratulate Liverpool for winning the EFL Cup Final.
NBA player took the time to congratulate Liverpool for winning the EFL Cup Final.
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Liverpool's 1-0 win against Chelsea in the EFL Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium has caused joy for many Liverpool fans. Liverpool fans are enjoying the moment with Jurgen Klopp as the German manager will leave the club at the end of the season. This could be Liverpool's final trophy under Klopp during his tenure, and in case the team doesn't win the other trophies they could win this season, they have already enjoyed this trophy like it's the last one.

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Liverpool could still win the Europa League, the FA Cup, and the Premier League this season. In the Europa League, they will play Sparta Prague in two legs starting next week in the Round of 16. Tomorrow, Liverpool have the chance to progress past the fifth round of the competition when they take on Southampton at Anfield. In the Premier League, the team is still in first place with 60 points, but Man City and Arsenal are right behind them. Manchester City is only one point behind Liverpool, while Arsenal is two points behind.

NBA star LeBron James was happy to see Liverpool win another trophy under Jurgen Klopp and was quick to post his reactions towards the result on Sunday's EFL Cup final. James went on X and wrote, "CONGRATS MEN!!” LeBron James' love for Liverpool grew as his ownership stake in the team approached. In April 2011, James-owned sports marketing firm LRMR Branding & Marketing signed a deal with Fenway Sports Group. ESPN reported that James bought a two percent stake for around $6.5 million with his business partner Maverick Carter.

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LeBron named Liverpool players as his favorite soccer players in the world

A few years ago, LeBron was asked who his favorite soccer players were on Instagram Live. LeBron quickly mentioned the Liverpool players due to his part ownership of the club. LeBron also mentioned Mbappé, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.


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