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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-28T18:03:27.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nLiverpool'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.\n\nJurgen 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.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe German, now serving as an honorary ambassador for the LFC Foundation, was seen performing his trademark fist pumps to supporters following the final whistle.\n\nIan Rush and John Aldridge also joined the coaching staff on the touchline for the occasion, which raised funds for the club's charitable foundation.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThiago delivered a masterclass in midfield, controlling proceedings from start to finish to claim the man of the match award.\n\nThe Spanish playmaker broke the deadlock in the sixth minute with a delightful finish.\n\nHe exchanged passes with Ryan Babel before lifting the ball over the sliding goalkeeper into the far corner.\n\nHis influence extended throughout the opening period.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe midfielder repeatedly threaded passes to teammates and won possession back with well-timed challenges.\n\nJay Spearing then doubled the advantage in the 39th minute with a thunderous half-volley from outside the penalty area.\n\nHe met Fabio Aurelio's cross and hammered it into the top corner in spectacular fashion.\n\nDortmund mounted a spirited fightback after the interval.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * England football's biggest villains as Ben White becomes latest player to face fan fury\n  * Sean Dyche explains pictures of him in a pub as he responds to rumours over Tottenham job\n  * EFL stadium to host blockbuster boxing clash as 'David vs Goliath' fight announced\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThey reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute when Zidan latched onto a lofted through ball and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper with Liverpool's defence caught out of position.\n\nThe German side continued to press and found their equaliser with nine minutes remaining when Jan Koller rose to meet a cross and powered a header into the net.\n\nThe towering striker nearly snatched victory in stoppage time but fired narrowly wide with one of the final efforts of the match, visibly frustrated at missing a chance he would have converted in his prime.\n\nSteven Gerrard featured throughout much of the match but was unable to find the scoresheet despite several opportunities, including efforts from the edge of the box and a chance ruled out for offside.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Liverpool icon, who made 710 appearances for the club between 1998 and 2015, was withdrawn in the 82nd minute for fellow Istanbul hero Vladimir Smicer.\n\nBefore kick-off, a minute's silence was observed in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre.\n\nThe fixture formed part of the annual Anfield charity match supporting the LFC Foundation.\n\nProceeds go towards the organisation's community work across Merseyside.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard return to Anfield as Liverpool host annual charity match"
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