Manchester United star Casemiro has received widespread praise from fans after revealing he handed over his FA Cup winners’ medal to Tyrell Malacia.
Man Utd beat rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final last season, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo giving the Red Devils a surprise victory at Wembley.
Malacia was not involved due to a horrific injury that kept him out of action for over a year, although the talented young left-back was recently able to finally return to action.
About Malacia, Casemiro admitted that he wanted to show his teammate his love, so he gave him his FA Cup winner’s medal.
Casemiro’s classy gesture
See Casemiro’s quote below, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano…
?? Casemiro confirms he gave his FA Cup medal to Malacia:
“He hadn’t played a single game that season and he didn’t want to move up the ranks. There was no medal for him, so I gave him mine.”“We need him, he’s part of the team. We love him and he needs love. pic.twitter.com/l6fhtKWYGP
-Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 1, 2024
Casemiro may no longer be at his best as a player, but moments like this perhaps show why he still has value at Old Trafford.
The experienced Brazilian won almost everything there was to win in the match. from his time at Real Madridbut he still thought of his young teammate Malacia when he experienced a real depression.
Unsurprisingly, fans are impressed with Casemiro, with even some neutrals commenting on Romano’s post with high praise for the former Real Madrid player, describing his gesture as elegant and beautiful…
It’s magnificent. Well done, Casemiro.
– Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) December 1, 2024
Casemiro is a good man, a perfect leader??, I don’t know how Brazil chose Marquinhos ahead of him as captain!!
– vamsi (@ismavvv) December 1, 2024
an incredible display of sportsmanship
– Preston Jarneski (@parlay_pj) December 1, 2024
A true legend of the game. Selfless Case!
–Taona Mugova (@mugova_taona) December 1, 2024
United fans will be hoping that Casemiro can continue to do important work like this with the team’s younger players, as it could go a long way to boost their confidence.
MUFC return to the Premier League today as they take on Everton at Old Trafford, with new manager Ruben Amorim still looking for his first league win with the club.
After that, United face a daunting away game against Arsenal in midweek, so it is vitally important that they can find a way to pick up three points this afternoon.
