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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liverpool Legends Face Chelsea Legends in Charity Clash at Anfield
Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends: Rivalry Reignited at Anfield Football's Past Meets Present Purpose There are fixtures that live long in the memory, and then there are the ones that rewrite what memory means. When Liverpool Legends host Chelsea Legends at Anfield this weekend, it will not merely be a stroll down memory lane—it will be a celebration of legacy, a rekindling of rivalry, and a statement of enduring purpose. Advertisement Presented by Liverpool's official training partner AXA, the annual charity fixture raises crucial funds for the LFC Foundation. Across the touchline, Chelsea's involvement carries the same spirit, with proceeds supporting both the Chelsea Foundation and the Chelsea Players' Trust—an organisation dedicated to the welfare of the names that built Stamford Bridge's modern identity. This year's meeting marks two decades since the 2004/05 season—the genesis of a new kind of animosity between Liverpool and Chelsea. Five encounters across league and Europe, most famously the Champions League semi-final that bore the still-disputed 'ghost goal' from Luis Garcia, helped define a generation. Familiar Faces, Fierce Pride Sir Kenny Dalglish will marshal the Liverpool Legends, with Roberto Di Matteo leading the Chelsea counterparts. These are not ceremonial roles—they are tributes to eras where both men forged reputations as figureheads of their clubs. Advertisement Confirmed in the Liverpool Legends ranks are Steven Gerrard, Sami Hyypia, Ryan Babel, Martin Skrtel and Jerzy Dudek. On the Chelsea Legends side, Gianfranco Zola, Claude Makelele, Eidur Gudjohnsen, John Mikel Obi, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Carlo Cudicini will suit up once more. Photo: IMAGO And this year, history will be made with Natasha Dowie and Katie Chapman becoming the first women to feature in this celebrated exhibition—proof that legacy is not a closed chapter, but a living story. How to Watch and When Kick-off is set for 3pm GMT on Saturday, 22 March 2025 at Anfield. While the game won't be shown on UK television, fans can watch live via LFCTV for subscribers, or through Chelsea's official website and app, with a match pass available for £5.99.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Florian Wirtz's reasoning for choosing Liverpool over Bayern sums up Hugo Ekitike approach
Virgil van Dijk hinted that he knew a big summer was ahead at Liverpool when he signed his new contract in April, and that has absolutely turned out to be the case. The Reds staved off competition from Bayern Munich to sign Florian Wirtz for what could end up being a Premier League record fee, while Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong have also arrived for lofty sums of money. Now, it sounds as though Hugo Ekitike is also on his way to Anfield, after Liverpool reached an agreement with the Frenchman over a move to Anfield. It says a lot about the position Liverpool is in right now that some of the most exciting players in the world are choosing Anfield as their favored destination. READ MORE: Alexander Isak already made Liverpool feelings clear as Newcastle 'prepares for bid' READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike latest, Luis Diaz exit, Rodrygo talks Of course, it should come as no surprise that a historic club like Liverpool has huge pull, but there is no doubt that what the club is doing on the pitch is a major reason that Anfield has become such a popular destination. The on-field success has come as a result of Liverpool having the right people in the important positions off the field, with the Reds rightly receiving plaudits for its recruitment over the last decade or so. Florian Wirtz's father recently revealed how the way Liverpool approached signing his son was a key reason behind the German choosing the Reds over Bayern. Liverpool and Slot made it clear to Wirtz how they viewed him as such an important player for their project, making him feel particularly wanted — and that is no doubt something that they also did with Kerkez, Frimpong, and Ekitike. 'There were several clubs interested, but Bayern and Liverpool remained the only serious options,' Wirtz's father, Hans-Joachim Wirtz, revealed in an interview with Der Spiegel. 'The situation with Bayern was difficult because [they] made incredible efforts and also clearly analyzed the sporting possibilities. 'Arne Slot has impressed Florian with what he's done on the pitch. He's also a very pleasant person. Florian's best coaches have always been those who gave him a lot of freedom and those with the most empathy. He also finds the English game interesting because it thrives on pace and dynamism. 'Slot presented his playing philosophy, the team tactics for possession and pressing, and how Florian can develop his strengths in these areas. That made a decisive impression on Florian. The training conditions in Liverpool were also totally impressive. Plus: Florian is now at a good age to move abroad. 'We set ourselves a deadline [and] all three of us shared the same perception and thus made the joint decision in favour of Liverpool. Florian saw the move abroad as a new personal and sporting challenge and therefore chose Liverpool.'
RTÉ News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Former Liverpool, Wales and Wrexham full-back Joey Jones dies at 70
Former Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones has died at the age of 70. Jones played 100 times in a trophy-laden three years at Liverpool between 1975 and 1978, winning two European Cups, a UEFA Cup and a league title. The Llandudno-born left-back earned 72 caps for Wales, starting and ending his career at Wrexham after spells at Anfield, Chelsea and Huddersfield. Jones' former Wales team-mate Mickey Thomas posted on X: "This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey our memories will never fade – Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family." Jones' contribution to Liverpool was immortalised in the 'Joey ate the frogs legs, made the Swiss roll, now he's munching Gladbach' banner revealed by fans at the 1977 European Cup final victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. The banner was in reference to victories over St Etienne and Zurich in the quarter and semi-finals. With Wrexham, Jones won the Welsh Cup and helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1974. A post from the club on X read: "Wrexham AFC are devastated to learn of the passing of Club legend Joey Jones. A true Club legend, on and off the pitch, with time for everybody he met, Joey will be greatly missed by all who knew him." There were also tributes on X from former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and John Aldridge and Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney. Aldridge wrote: "What a lovely man and an inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for! Our thoughts are with Joey's family! I'm a lucky man to have met him many times."
Rhyl Journal
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Ex-Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales defender Joey Jones dies aged 70
Jones played 100 times in a trophy-laden three years at Liverpool between 1975 and 1978, winning two European Cups, a UEFA Cup and a league title. The Llandudno-born left-back earned 72 caps for Wales, starting and ending his career at Wrexham after spells at Anfield, Chelsea and Huddersfield. This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey❤️ our memories will never fade – Today my heart is broken .💔 Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family X — Mickey T (@therealMickeyT) July 22, 2025 Jones' former Wales team-mate Mickey Thomas posted on X: 'This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey our memories will never fade – Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family.' Jones' contribution to Liverpool was immortalised in the 'Joey ate the frogs legs, made the Swiss roll, now he's munching Gladbach' banner revealed by fans at the 1977 European Cup final victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. The banner was in reference to victories over St Etienne and Zurich in the quarter and semi-finals. More sad news folks Joey Jones passed away last night❤️What a lovely man and an inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for !Our thoughts are with joeys family !I'ma lucky man to have met him many times YNWA RIP… — John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) July 22, 2025 With Wrexham, Jones won the Welsh Cup and helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1974. A post from the club on X read: 'Wrexham AFC are devastated to learn of the passing of Club legend Joey Jones. A true Club legend, on and off the pitch, with time for everybody he met, Joey will be greatly missed by all who knew him.' There were also tributes on X from former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and John Aldridge and Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney. Aldridge wrote: 'What a lovely man and an inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for! Our thoughts are with Joey's family! I'm a lucky man to have met him many times.'
Irish Examiner
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ex-Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones dies aged 70
Former Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones has died at the age of 70. Jones played 100 times in a trophy-laden three years at Liverpool, winning two European Cups, a UEFA Cup and a league title in three years. The Llandudno-born left-back earned 72 caps for Wales, starting and ending his career at Wrexham after spells at Anfield, Chelsea and Huddersfield. Jones' former Wales team-mate Mickey Thomas posted on X: "This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey our memories will never fade - Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family." Jones' contribution to Liverpool was immortalised in the 'Joey ate the frogs legs, made the Swiss roll, now he's munching Gladbach' banner revealed by fans at the 1977 European Cup final victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. The banner was in reference to victories over St Etienne and Zurich in the quarter and semi-finals. With Wrexham, Jones won the Welsh Cup and helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1974. There were also tributes on X from former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and John Aldridge and Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney. Aldridge wrote: "What a lovely man and an inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for! Our thoughts are with Joey's family! I'm a lucky man to have met him many times."
