The Miami Dolphins continued their impressive run at Hard Rock Stadium. Following up a dominant 30-0 victory against the New York Jets, the Dolphins won again with a thrilling 22-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys. This latest triumph was crucial for their playoff aspirations. Their win improved their home record to 11-4, significantly enhancing their position in the AFC East and advancing their quest for the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
Amidst all of this, the presence of a prominent soccer player in the stands became a hot topic online. His presence added an extra layer of excitement for fans both at the stadium and in the digital sphere.
Thibaut Courtois’ visits Cowboys vs Dolphins
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The esteemed Belgian goalkeeper for Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois, recently graced an NFL game at the Hard Rock Stadium. His appearance garnered significant attention from fans. Despite facing a challenging season sidelined with an ACL injury, Courtois’ passion for sports remains undiminished. His injury also rules him out of the Euro 2024 tournament.
.@realmadriden keeper @thibautcourtois stoppin' by @HardRockStadium today! ¡Hala Madrid! 🐬🦒 pic.twitter.com/uL3YiHgVlH
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 24, 2023
The Miami Dolphins, the hosts of the game, proudly announced his visit on their official X page. They shared an image along with a small caption. They wrote, “@realmadriden keeper @thibautcourtois stoppin’ by @HardRockStadium today! ¡Hala Madrid! 🐬🦒.” The Dolphins chose a happy, smiling image of Courtois and added that as well.
In the image, he was seen holding his jersey in a soccer field. This incident bridges soccer and American football fans. Hosting the soccer player wasn’t the only thing the Dolphins did at Hard Rock Stadium. They claimed a stunning victory against their opponents as well.
Dolphins clinch playoff berth a victory
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The Dolphins sealed their playoff fate with a last-second 22-20 victory against the Cowboys. The game was indeed a tense affair. It predominantly featured field goals, including three remarkable 50-yarders from Dolphins’ kicker, Jason Sanders.
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Sanders’ stunning skill set was on full display as he clinched the game with a 29-yard field goal as time expired. Earlier, the Cowboys had taken a 7-3 lead with a 49-yard touchdown catch by CeeDee Lamb. Not to mention, they even mounted a late comeback, overcoming a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter. That culminated in a Prescott-to-Cooks touchdown, which turned out to be their year’s longest drive.
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Nonetheless, Miami’s final push secured their dramatic win and a spot in the playoffs. Do you think the Dolphins will clinch another victory? Let us know your thoughts.
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