Liverpool are set to welcome back a host of former favorites ahead of the legends match against Manchester United and Robbie Keane has been discussing his relationship with one of our club’s biggest legends.
Speaking to the club’s website, the 42-year-old spoke about his partnership with Steven Gerrard: “I had a huge influence in getting Stevie. We’re good friends and for him to come it was great to spend that last year with him. Not everyone knew that the two of us played together.
‘In Los Angeles, [football] it was taking off en masse towards the end of my time there.
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“Certainly there were a lot of Liverpool fans and people always remind me of that Arsenal goal, which is also good to be a former Tottenham player.”
It will never be strange to see our former captain wearing the colors of another team but, of course, there was another: LA Galaxy.
With the Irishman, our former number 8 had a friendly face inside the American locker room and it’s clear that their relationship off the pitch was a big reason they teamed up again in 2015.
It’s also great to hear that MLS fans are so aware and like what’s happening at Anfield and despite only being on Merseyside for half a year, they were so aware of our former number 7’s achievements.
Although the current Aston Villa boss is not expected to feature in the upcoming charity match, it will be a big day for everyone involved in the match.
One of the best ways to help the charities that will benefit from the game is to go and buy a ticket for the day. Tickets can be purchased online here.
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