Soccer team honors teammate who passed away by helping him 'score' one last time in a moving tribute

The bond between teammates in sports is a testament to the enduring power of love and shared experiences. Teammates go through all of their sports ups and downs together, creating memories that they will not forget for a lifetime. Even when personal tragedy strikes, teammates band together to support each other. One of the team members, @marian.besnea, shared a bittersweet video of him and his teammates working together to honor one of their players, Sebica, an 18-year-old boy who passed away. The short emotional clip has racked up over 8.9 million views and 8678 comments on the social media site.

Viewers get to see the players lined up and facing each other next to the goalpost. They are all wearing white t-shirts with their teammate's pictures on them, along with black pants. The players begin passing the ball to each other across the line towards the goalpost in a gentle manner. We also get to see a car behind one of the lines that has the coffin. The camera follows as the ball eventually reaches the goalie, and he picks up the ball to gently bump it against the car so that his teammate can score one last time.

The heartwarming gesture really speaks volumes about the companionship that one can feel in a team. Once the goal is scored, the team and onlookers clap to celebrate their teammate's final goal. People appreciated the warm gesture and shared their thoughts in the comments section. @razvanreconstantin said, "The last goal of his career, the most beautiful gesture. May God forgive him." Another individual, @footballclub7789, expressed, "Because football is more than football."

Life, as wonderful as it is, can quickly change at any moment. One such challenge is that of being a cancer patient. But even through such difficult situations, having the right people around you can completely turn everything around. A TikTok video posted by @teamgrassroots showcased another wholesome gesture by a football team for one of their teammates' mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer and had to shave her head. The woman is seen walking into a barber shop and sees that all the boys have shaved their heads. The text overlay revealed how this was the team's Christmas surprise for her.

Overwhelmed by the gesture, the mom begins to cry and her son gives her a much-needed hug. The wholesome video is captioned, "They have shaved their heads in support of one of their moms who has pancreatic cancer. It was their idea. They organized it and then followed it through. His mom had no idea until she picked him up after his 'haircut!' What an absolute bunch of fantastic lads and friends. A massive thanks to Dorians Barbers, who gave his time and barbering skills for free to support this amazing cause."

People who watched the video loved the heartwarming gesture and chimed in with their thoughts in the comments section. @delroybernier commented, "Proper, absolutely proper lads. Well done." @pamcul3 shared, "Lads get such a bad rap, but most boys are big softies with good hearts; well done, Young men; each of you is a credit to your families." @sportsmix22 wrote, "Love this. She is going through such a hard time; this will have cheered her up so much. Well done, lads." @_tp_ _ said, "Absolutely beautiful. She knows you are looking after her son and that's the best gift she can have." This video shows how just a small gesture from the football team meant so much to the woman. It came when she was not expecting it and she will definitely cherish it for a lifetime.