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Alan Galindo

Frankfurt send Rangers classy 'greatness' message and back them for Scottish Cup glory vs Hearts

Rangers' Europa League final rivals Frankfurt have delivered a 'greatness' message to the Ibrox side.

The Bundesliga outfit came out on top in Seville to take the major European trophy back to Germany.

Kevin Trapp was the hero on the night as he saved Aaron Ramsey's penalty to claim a 5-4 shootout win.

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Joe Aribo had fired Rangers ahead at the Ramon-Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium but Rafael Santos Borré levelled before the match was settled from 12-yards after 120 minutes of football.

Frankfurt have been celebrating wildly after lifting the Europa League and earning direct entry to the Champions League group stages for next season.

But they took the time out to send a classy good luck message to Rangers ahead of their Scottish Cup Final showdown with Hearts at Hampden tomorrow.

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It read: "Rangers, it was an honour for us!

"You were a fantastic opponent with your countless fans.

"Together we showed how football should be!

"Emotional, passionate, and fair. Greatness is revealed in defeat, especially in such dramatic fashion.

"Just like 62 years ago: you are a great club! See you soon.

"Bring home the Cup win this weekend. You earned it"

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