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Should you always try your best or sometimes let others win?

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James sarcastically applauds the fans at Anfield after they booed him for saving a kid's half-time penalty twice. Image source, Getty Images
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David James was jokingly booed by the Liverpool fans after saving the boy's penalty TWICE!

Do you think it's OK to let someone win - your friends or maybe your younger siblings - to make them feel good?

Or do you always try your best and think it's only right to taste victory when you deserve it?

Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper David James was booed by the fans at Anfield on Sunday after he wouldn't let a boy score during a fun penalty shootout.

What do you think - have you ever let someone win or do you like to come first?

Have your say in our vote and let us know what you think in the comments below.

What happened?

During the penalty shootout David showed he still had that highly competitive streak.

The 54-year-old was taking part in a fun half-time penalty competition during their Premier League match against Chelsea.

Up against him was an 11-year-old fan who looked pretty disappointed as his penalty was saved - not once, but TWICE by the 6ft4 ex-pro.

Many fans in the stand behind the goal booed David as they feel he should have let the young fan score.

Do you play to win?

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Despite his disappointment, the fan shook David's hand after the competition.

During sports or games do you let your younger siblings win in games or sports at home? Or do you always try your best to win, no matter the opponent?

Some people feel that giving your best is the whole point of sport and losing sometimes teaches you an important lesson, and makes you try harder next time.

EARNING a victory feels amazing, made even sweeter if you've had to endure failures in the past.

Others say the real point of sport is taking part and sometimes that means letting your opponent win, to show generosity or sportsmanship.

And in any case, embarrassing someone by always beating them (especially if there is a clear age or ability gap), isn't a fair way to win anyway.

So what do you think? Should you let someone win because they are younger than you or not as good?