Liverpool were recently celebrated with a guard of honour by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a traditional mark of respect in football. The custom involves players creating a corridor of applause for the champions as they enter the pitch. This gesture originated in English football in the 1954/55 season when Chelsea received it after winning the league. The practice varies globally, with some Spanish teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona sometimes denying such displays to their rivals, showcasing differing attitudes towards sportsmanship.
A guard of honour is a show of respect from one team to another, where the receiving side walks through a corridor of applauding players.
The first guard of honour in English football was given during the 1954/55 season, when Chelsea received it after winning the league.
Chelsea welcomed Liverpool to Stamford Bridge with a guard of honour after the latter was crowned Premier League champions, showcasing good sportsmanship.
In Spain, this gesture is known as 'pasillo', where rival teams sometimes refuse to acknowledge each other's achievements by not performing it.
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