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In a heartwarming display of sporting camaraderie, Spanish club Sevilla FC publicly thanked Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Tuesday for a respectful nod comparing their respective eras of dominance.
Sevilla FC and RCB exchange warm cross-sport tribute after back-to-back triumphs
Sevilla, renowned as the kings of the UEFA Europa League with a record seven titles including consecutive victories in 2006 and 2007, reached out after RCB completed back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
RCB ended an 18-year trophy drought with their maiden win in 2025 and successfully defended the title in 2026, led by Virat Kohli. The official Sevilla FC English account posted: “Thank you for the kind words @RCBTweets.”
It was accompanied by a shared image celebrating the parallel achievements. The gesture highlights the shared joy of ending long waits for silverware and then defending it, bridging football and cricket across continents.
Users on the internet responded enthusiastically, with many drawing parallels between club legends Sergio Ramos and Virat Kohli as icons of passion and aggression on the field. Such unexpected cross-sport appreciation underscores the universal language of success and rivalry in professional sports, delighting supporters from both Sevilla and RCB.
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