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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool chief claims club now have 1BILLION fans worldwide and are more watched than Man Utd
LIVERPOOL claim they now rival Manchester United with one billion fans worldwide while becoming the most watched club in the Premier League. Old Trafford part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe boasted that the Red Devils were followed by that staggering global number as he launched plans to build a new £2billion stadium in March. 5 Thousands turned up for Liverpool's trophy parade after their Premier League triumph Credit: PA 5 Liverpool historically are one of the most followed clubs in the world Credit: ALAMY 5 Liverpool's ownership of John Henry, left, and Tom Werner led the team to Premier League success Credit: PA But Anfield chairman Tom Werner has the figures to prove that his 'relentless' club not only finished top in the title race last season but also left their bitter rivals for dead in the TV viewing stakes as well. He insisted: 'We are very aware of the global power of Liverpool. The club's reach around the world is by far the strongest in the Premier League. 'We're the only Premier League club to surpass 500million views on television [by March 2025 from August last season]. 'Last season on social media we generated 1.7 billion engagements. That's not unique engagements, but it's still a huge number. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'Many Americans still don't appreciate the global power of football but over the next ten years I think the Premier League is going to be huge in the US. 'We think there could now be as many as a billion people around the world who follow Liverpool. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'There is a special connection with the fans. You feel it at the games at Anfield, when they start to sing You'll Never Walk Alone. It's deep and emotional.' Most read in Football Werner puts Liverpool's growing global popularity down to the way Slot's predecessor Jurgen Klopp helped the club plan for the future without him – and how the Dutchman seamlessly replaced him last summer . Viktor Gyokeres to Liverpool LATEST as Reds sweat on Alexander Isak | Transfers Exposed As he oversees Slot's summer spend on a re-build that has already cost £170m including £116m "To be fair and complimentary to Jurgen, he wanted to transition in a very orderly way and he left the club in very good shape and Arne didn't feel as though he needed to bring in three or four new players. 'What's was so special about Arne is that he's very authentic and he is not trying to be the next Jurgen Klopp , the next Pep Guardiola . 'He is his own man and he is going to approach the club in his own sincere and thoughtful way. 5 Arne Slot led the team to Premier League victory last season Credit: AFP 5 Both Salah and Van Dijk have signed new deals to stay at the club Credit: Getty "It is an exciting time right now but we wake up every day and I keep using the word relentless. "We want to win more trophies, we don't want to just appreciate what we have done. 'We are hungry to be more successful and what is exciting is that the league is tremendously competitive and we think it will be a challenging season." Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Liverpool chief claims club now have 1BILLION fans worldwide and are more watched than Man Utd
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL claim they now rival Manchester United with one billion fans worldwide while becoming the most watched club in the Premier League. Old Trafford part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe boasted that the Red Devils were followed by that staggering global number as he launched plans to build a new £2billion stadium in March. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Thousands turned up for Liverpool's trophy parade after their Premier League triumph Credit: PA 5 Liverpool historically are one of the most followed clubs in the world Credit: ALAMY 5 Liverpool's ownership of John Henry, left, and Tom Werner led the team to Premier League success Credit: PA But Anfield chairman Tom Werner has the figures to prove that his 'relentless' club not only finished top in the title race last season but also left their bitter rivals for dead in the TV viewing stakes as well. He insisted: 'We are very aware of the global power of Liverpool. The club's reach around the world is by far the strongest in the Premier League. 'We're the only Premier League club to surpass 500million views on television [by March 2025 from August last season]. 'Last season on social media we generated 1.7 billion engagements. That's not unique engagements, but it's still a huge number. 'Many Americans still don't appreciate the global power of football but over the next ten years I think the Premier League is going to be huge in the US. 'We think there could now be as many as a billion people around the world who follow Liverpool. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'There is a special connection with the fans. You feel it at the games at Anfield, when they start to sing You'll Never Walk Alone. It's deep and emotional.' Werner puts Liverpool's growing global popularity down to the way Slot's predecessor Jurgen Klopp helped the club plan for the future without him – and how the Dutchman seamlessly replaced him last summer. Viktor Gyokeres to Liverpool LATEST as Reds sweat on Alexander Isak | Transfers Exposed As he oversees Slot's summer spend on a re-build that has already cost £170m including £116m Florian Wirtz, Werner explained: "At the LFC Foundation Gala Ball, Jurgen was talking about how relentless the job is. "To be fair and complimentary to Jurgen, he wanted to transition in a very orderly way and he left the club in very good shape and Arne didn't feel as though he needed to bring in three or four new players. 'What's was so special about Arne is that he's very authentic and he is not trying to be the next Jurgen Klopp, the next Pep Guardiola. 'He is his own man and he is going to approach the club in his own sincere and thoughtful way. 5 Arne Slot led the team to Premier League victory last season Credit: AFP 5 Both Salah and Van Dijk have signed new deals to stay at the club Credit: Getty "It is an exciting time right now but we wake up every day and I keep using the word relentless. "We want to win more trophies, we don't want to just appreciate what we have done. 'We are hungry to be more successful and what is exciting is that the league is tremendously competitive and we think it will be a challenging season." Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
South Wales Guardian
25-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
Ammanford events mark Armed Forces Week and Neville Bowen
The first event, held at All Saints Church, saw the dedication of a new standard for the Ammanford-based Military Veterans Club Cymru. Reverend Ali Reeves led the service, which took place at the end of Holy Communion, bringing veterans and dignitaries together for the unveiling of the local military charity's flag standard. This standard is set to feature in future events, including Remembrance Sunday. The new standard was the subject of a dedication ceremony at All Saints Church (Image: Stuart Ladd) His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Sara Edwards, and mayor of Ammanford, Heulwen Howells, were among those who provided readings. Tara James, a former Royal Navy WRNS, was given the honour of carrying the standard. As co-owner of local café bar Haz Beanz, she and her husband Matthew have been welcoming former and current members of the armed forces to the venue. The café has become a fixture in the local support network for veterans, hosting regular weekly meetings and events. Following the church service, attendees moved to Betws Park for a memorial ceremony. Wanda, Neville Bowen's daughter, was in attendance for the dedication of a bench in memory of her father (Image: Stuart Ladd) This event featured the unveiling of a bench and newly planted trees in memory of Neville Bowen, a 102-year-old Royal Naval DEMS gunner who passed away earlier this year. The Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, along with the Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, Louise Fleet, and the Veterans Commissioner for Wales, Colonel James Phillips, attended the ceremony. They were joined by veterans from the Royal British Legion's Ammanford, Garnant, Llanelli, and Burry Port branches, Military Veterans Club Cymru members, representatives from all three armed forces, local town and community councils, as well as family and friends of Neville Bowen. There were many people in attendance (Image: Stuart Ladd) After the unveiling of 'Nev's Bench', a blessing was given by the Military Veterans Club Cymru Padre, Reverend Ali Reeves. The event concluded with veterans singing one of Mr Bowen's favourite songs, You'll Never Walk Alone. The bench and trees were installed thanks to an initiative by Military Veterans Club Cymru chairperson Owen Dobson and former Royal Marine Jonathan Andrews as well as the Friends of Betws Park.
Scottish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Soccer Aid has absolutely rattled me' – Man Utd fans furious at what Carlos Tevez did after scoring at Old Trafford
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CARLOZ TEVEZ lit up Soccer Aid - and re-lit the fuse with Manchester United fans. The strike legend has a controversial reputation at Old Trafford from his playing days. 3 Carlos Tevez shared centre spot with another ex-Man Utd star in Nemanja Vidic after the World XI beat England 5-4 at Old Trafford Credit: PA 3 Three-time Prem winner Tevez was the World XI's main man, much to the annoyance of many Red Devils' supporters Credit: Shutterstock Editorial And he somehow managed to rile Red Devils' supporters during the sell-out charity match even more than he did two decades ago The Argentine, 41, came off the bench to hit FOUR goals as the World XI roared back from 3-0 down to snatch a late 5-4 win. Some United fans were already angry - as they reckoned he should not have been allowed to return on the field at Old Trafford. And they were even more annoyed when Tevez's dazzling display was accompanied by a surprising choice of tune over the tannoy system. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SHOCKER AID Alex Scott & Dermot O'Leary sorry as Tyson Fury swears in ITV's match coverage "You'll Never Walk Alone" - the signature tune of big rivals Liverpool - boomed around the ground. Tevez was, notoriously, a United player from 2007-09. But to many fans he soured his stay beyond redemption with a go-or-stay saga - ending when his advisors revealed he no longer wanted to play for Alex Ferguson's team. Instead he joined fast-rising neighbours Manchester City - for a successful four-year stint. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 Tevez, left, celebrated as Big Zuu went wild after his winner Credit: Reuters And although he's long gone from Old Trafford he's not forgotten by fuming fans of United. However, he walked the walk - and almost did it alone - as he led the World XI's recovery, before Big Zuu 'rapped' up victory with a 20-yard drill. Westlife star Nicky Byrne makes incredible Soccer Aid double save.. Admittedly, -drilled' might be a slight exaggeration - as BZ's 20-yard near-post shot should never have beaten England keeper Paddy McGuinness. But the TV presenter made a mess of it - after inexplicably trying to save it with his legs and ending up in a tangle. And if McGuinness was honest he should at that stage have pleaded "Take Me Out" - of goal. However, although it was too late for England, it wasn't too late for United supporters to vent their ire over Tevez - and Liverpool's tune. One wrote: "Soccer Aid has absolutely rattled me here. Who let Carlos Tevez in the building and who the f*** agreed to play that over the tannoy." Plenty of fans made the point after the frontman was only halfway through his quadruple haul. One posted: "Playing you'll never walk alone at old Trafford and Carlos Tevez brace… Jesus" - followed by a laughing emoji. Another simply stated: "Watched Soccer Aid for 6 minutes and seen Carlos Tevez score a double and you'll never walk alone being played at Old Trafford." Another joked: "Tevez getting hat-trick and YNWA being played in the stadium, don't think soccer aid will be getting played at Old Trafford anymore." Others even asked why he was allowed to play there at all. And one extended that suggestion by writing on X: "Shouldn't be allowed to play you'll never walk alone at Old Trafford even for Soccer Aid."
The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Soccer Aid has absolutely rattled me' – Man Utd fans furious at what Carlos Tevez did after scoring at Old Trafford
CARLOZ TEVEZ lit up Soccer Aid - and re-lit the fuse with Manchester United fans. The strike legend has a controversial reputation at Advertisement 3 Carlos Tevez shared centre spot with another ex-Man Utd star in Nemanja Vidic after the World XI beat England 5-4 at Old Trafford Credit: PA 3 Three-time Prem winner Tevez was the World XI's main man, much to the annoyance of many Red Devils' supporters Credit: Shutterstock Editorial And he somehow managed to rile The Argentine, 41, came off the bench to hit FOUR goals as the World XI roared back from 3-0 down to snatch a late 5-4 win. Some United fans were already angry - as they reckoned he should not have been allowed to return on the field at Old Trafford. And they were even more annoyed when Tevez's dazzling display was accompanied by a surprising choice of tune over the tannoy system. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "You'll Never Walk Alone" - the signature tune of big rivals Tevez was, notoriously, a United player from 2007-09. But to many fans he soured his stay beyond redemption with a go-or-stay saga - ending when his advisors revealed he no longer wanted to play for Alex Ferguson's team. Instead he joined fast-rising neighbours Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 Tevez, left, celebrated as Big Zuu went wild after his winner Credit: Reuters And although he's long gone from Old Trafford he's not forgotten by fuming fans of United. However, he walked the walk - and almost did it alone - as he led the World XI's recovery, before Advertisement Westlife star Nicky Byrne makes incredible Soccer Aid double save.. Admittedly, -drilled' might be a slight exaggeration - as BZ's 20-yard near-post shot should never have beaten England keeper But the TV presenter made a mess of it - after inexplicably trying to save it with his legs and ending up in a tangle. And if McGuinness was honest he should at that stage have pleaded "Take Me Out" - of goal. However, although it was too late for England, it wasn't too late for United supporters to vent their ire over Tevez - and Liverpool's tune. Advertisement One wrote: "Soccer Aid has absolutely rattled me here. Who let Carlos Tevez in the building and who the f*** agreed to play that over the tannoy." Plenty of fans made the point after the frontman was only halfway through his quadruple haul. One posted: "Playing you'll never walk alone at old Trafford and Carlos Tevez brace… Jesus" - followed by a laughing emoji. Another simply stated: "Watched Soccer Aid for 6 minutes and seen Carlos Tevez score a double and you'll never walk alone being played at Old Trafford." Advertisement Another joked: "Tevez getting hat-trick and YNWA being played in the stadium, don't think soccer aid will be getting played at Old Trafford anymore." Others even asked why he was allowed to play there at all. And one extended that suggestion by writing on X: "Shouldn't be allowed to play you'll never walk alone at Old Trafford even for Soccer Aid." Soccer Aid 2025 Soccer Aid is on TONIGHT as legendary footballers and A-listers raise money for Unicef in one of the most exciting matches of the year! Here's everything you need to know for the big game... Soccer Aid 2025 LIVE - Follow all the action and reaction as it happens Info: All the info for Soccer Aid 2025 Who is playing this year? Why is Usain Bolt not playing this year? Latest news and features:
