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New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Slot pulls out of award ceremony after Liverpool parade tragedy
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot opted against attending a ceremony in London where he was due to receive an award, saying he withdrew 'out of solidarity' with those affected in the team's city-center parade tragedy. Slot was named both the Premier League's Manager of the Season and the League Managers Association's Manager of the Year after guiding Liverpool to its record-tying 20th league title in his first season at the club. Hundreds of thousands of fans lined the streets of Liverpool on Monday to celebrate with the players as they paraded the trophy on open-top buses, only for joy to turn to anguish when a man rammed his car into a crowd of people. Sixty-five people were injured and 11 remained hospitalized Tuesday in stable condition. A 53-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said, and was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs. On turning down the invitation to attend the LMA's award ceremony, Slot wrote in a letter: 'This is not a decision I have taken lightly but it is one that I feel is absolutely right given the seriousness of the situation." 'Football," he added, "is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this.' Slot also paid tribute to the emergency services, the authorities in Liverpool and 'supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need." 'I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us,' Slot said.
Washington Post
28-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Slot pulls out of award ceremony after Liverpool parade tragedy
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool manager Arne Slot opted against attending a ceremony in London where he was due to receive an award, saying he withdrew 'out of solidarity' with those affected in the team's city-center parade tragedy . Slot was named both the Premier League's Manager of the Season and League Managers Association's Manager of the Year after guiding Liverpool to its record-tying 20th league title in his first season at the club.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Slot pulls out of award ceremony after Liverpool parade tragedy
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot opted against attending a ceremony in London where he was due to receive an award, saying he withdrew 'out of solidarity' with those affected in the team's city-center parade tragedy. Slot was named both the Premier League's Manager of the Season and League Managers Association's Manager of the Year after guiding Liverpool to its record-tying 20th league title in his first season at the club. Hundreds of thousands of fans lined the streets of Liverpool on Monday to celebrate with the players as they paraded the trophy on open-top buses, only for joy to turn to anguish when a man rammed his car into a crowd of people. Sixty-five people were injured and 11 remained hospitalized Tuesday in stable condition. A 53-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said, and was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs. On turning down the invitation to attend the LMA's award ceremony, Slot wrote in a letter: 'This is not a decision I have taken lightly but it is one that I feel is absolutely right given the seriousness of the situation.' 'Football,' he added, 'is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this.' Slot also paid tribute to the emergency services, the authorities in Liverpool and 'supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need.' 'I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us,' Slot said. Klopp: The 'two faces of life' Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who watched the parade from close to where the car-ramming occurred, said it destroyed 'one of the greatest days in the history of the city.' Klopp, who was inducted into the LMA's Hall of Fame 1,000 Club on Tuesday, said the incident 'showed the two faces of life.' 'The most beautiful face for a long time: the parade was incredible, the mood was incredible,' he said. 'And from one second to another, everything changed and we learned again there are more serious things in the world than football. 'Thoughts and prayers go to the injured people and their families as well. I don't know how and why it happened but we know what happened and that's very bad.' ___ AP soccer:
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool boss Arne Slot addresses serious incident after winning another trophy
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been named the League Managers Association's manager of the year after leading his side to the Premier League title, but he was not there to accept the trophy Arne Slot has paid tributes to the emergency services who attended to those injured by the terrifying incident during Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade. Police said around 65 people were injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians in the city centre on Monday. A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. The incident on Water Street overshadowed Liverpool's celebrations and prompted the club to postpone further events on Tuesday for staff. Liverpool issued a statement on Tuesday which mentioned the "unimaginable scenes of distress" that "this appalling incident" caused. And Slot decided not to attend the League Managers Association's annual awards dinner on Tuesday evening in London as a result. The Dutchman sent a letter to the LMA apologising for his absence, which meant he was unable to accept the LMA Manager of the Year award in person, having secured the Premier League title in his debut campaign with the Reds. He wrote: 'As you will know, a shocking incident took place in Liverpool yesterday, one that left dozens of men, women and children who had attended our parade injured and as a result I have had to withdraw from the event out of solidarity with all affected. 'This is not a decision I have taken lightly, but it is one that I feel is absolutely right given the seriousness of the situation. I hope that I have your understanding in this regard. 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wider football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and many clubs who will be represented tonight, for the support we have received over the last 24 hours. Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this. 'If you would indulge me, I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened. "Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us.' Slot was disappointed not to be able to accept the award, which is voted for by his managerial peers, from legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Slot added: 'Sir Alex, I look forward to meeting with you at a later date to receive my trophy from you. I also look forward to attending my first LMA Annual Awards dinner on a future occasion. "Thank you once again for your understanding and support. Enjoy your evening and if you could join me in keeping those affected by yesterday's events in your thoughts and prayers it would be very much appreciated.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Arne Slot pulls out of LMA awards dinner after Liverpool parade incident
Arne Slot pulled out of the League Managers Association's annual awards dinner in London on Tuesday after the appalling incident at the end of Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. The Liverpool head coach was due to receive the LMA's and the Premier League's manager of the year awards at the event for winning the title in his first season in English football. However, in light of the incident in Liverpool city centre on Monday, when 65 people were injured when a car drove into a crowd on Water Street, Slot and a senior delegation of Liverpool officials decided they should not attend. Related: Visual guide to how the Liverpool parade collision unfolded Liverpool cancelled all internal events after the incident and Slot felt it would be inappropriate to celebrate his achievements at the dinner. He sent a letter of apology to the LMA and event organisers in which he expressed his sadness at the horrific scenes that followed Liverpool's trophy parade through the city. Slot wrote: 'As you will know, a shocking incident took place in Liverpool yesterday, one that left dozens of men, women and children who had attended our parade injured and as a result I have had to withdraw from the event out of solidarity with all affected. This is not a decision I have taken lightly but it is one that I feel is absolutely right given the seriousness of the situation. I hope that I have your understanding in this regard. 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wider football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and many clubs who will be represented tonight, for the support we have received over the last 24 hours. Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this. 'If you would indulge me, I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened. Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us.' The Liverpool head coach said he was 'humbled' to be named Premier League manager of the season and honoured to be awarded the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for the LMA Manager of the Year, particularly as the latter was voted for by his managerial peers. Slot said: 'Sir Alex, I look forward to meeting with you at a later date to receive my trophy from you. I also look forward to attending my first LMA Annual Awards dinner on a future occasion. Thank you once again for your understanding and support. Enjoy your evening and if you could join me in keeping those affected by yesterday's events in your thoughts and prayers it would be very much appreciated.'
