US EditionThiago Left in Tears During Diogo Jota Tribute in Liverpool Legends Match
The 2-2 draw at Anfield featured legends including Sir Kenny Dalglish and Jürgen Klopp, raising funds for the Liverpool FC Foundation in memory of Diogo Jota.
- Liverpool Legends drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund Legends on Saturday in the annual LFC Foundation charity match at Anfield, serving as a tribute to Diogo Jota, who passed away last summer.
- Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, returned to the Anfield dugout as assistant to Sir Kenny Dalglish, while referee Jarred Gillett paused play at 20 minutes as fans honored Jota with applause and song.
- Thiago Alcantara opened the scoring with a delicate chip, followed by Jay Spearing's long-range strike for a 2-0 halftime lead. Dortmund rallied after the break with goals from Mohamed Zidan and Jan Koller to equalize.
- Fans streamed the match for free via Liverpool's official channels, with proceeds supporting the LFC Foundation. After the final whistle, Klopp delighted the Kop with his trademark fist-bump celebration.
- The event showcased stars from Klopp's era at both clubs, including Dortmund's Bundesliga winners from 2011 and 2012, reinforcing the enduring bond between the manager and Anfield supporters.
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In the middle of the game of legends between Liverpool FC and Borussia Dortmund, the clock marked the 20th minute and the game was interrupted. Players, coaches and thousands of ‘Reds’ fans joined together to remember Diogo Jota, the Portuguese striker tragically deceased in 2025 in a traffic accident in Spain. The entire stadium stood up. The applause, sustained and touching, was not casual as the minute coincided with the dorsal that Jota knew…
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Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard return to Anfield as Liverpool host annual charity match
Liverpool's annual charity legends fixture against Borussia Dortmund finished level at 2-2 this afternoon at Anfield in what proved to be a contest of contrasting halves.Jurgen Klopp made an emotional return to the home dugout, taking charge of the Reds alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish in a managerial partnership that united two title-winning bosses.The German, now serving as an honorary ambassador for the LFC Foundation, was seen performing his tra…
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