Boris Becker bids farewell to Liverpool star Roberto Firmino who played his last game for the club

Boris Becker bid farewell to Liverpool star, Roberto Firmino, who recently played his final game for the club at Anfield stadium. Firmino will leave the club at the end of his contract this summer.

On Saturday, May 20, Firmino played his final game for Liverpool in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. The Brazilian striker scored a crucial 89th-minute equalizer, securing a point for his team and keeping their slim hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four alive. This was a fitting end for Firmino, who has been a savior for the Reds on numerous occasions during his time at Anfield.

Firmino and three other Liverpool players - Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - bid adieu to the club.

The Brazilian and James Milner were given a guard of honor by their teammates and a thunderous standing ovation by the fans during their final appearances at Anfield. Prior to the commencement of the match, banners were raised on the Kop for both the players.

Boris Becker took to social media to bid farewell to Roberto Firmino. He shared a heartwarming video of the striker acknowledging the standing ovation from the crowds and expressed his gratitude for all the unforgettable memories that Firmino has created for the Liverpool fans.

"Thanks for all the memories," Becker captioned his Instagram post.

Boris Becker shows support for Simona Halep amid her second doping breach

Boris Becker, meanwhile, has voiced his unwavering support for Simona Halep in light of her second doping violation.

On May 19, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that the Romanian has been charged with a second violation of anti-doping regulations.

Halep has been under provisional suspension since October 2022, following a positive test for the banned substance roxadustat at the 2022 US Open last year. Roxadustat which is known to stimulate the production of red blood cells, can enhance athletic performance.

The ITIA charged the two-time Grand Slam winner once again for irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport. The Athlete Biological Passport program is designed to continuously monitor biological data to identify potential doping violations.

Following the incident, Becker took to Instagram to express his support for Simona Halep. He extended his heartfelt wishes to her, hoping that she would overcome the situation.

"Good luck Simona," Becker captioned his Instagram story.

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