🗣️ Thierry Henry on Neymar:
“Look, this player was someone I would have paid money just to watch. Simple as that.
We can talk about tactics, about a 4-4-2 or anything else, about the weather or altitude or any condition. This man could play anywhere, at any time, in any style.
He made everyone love football, the beautiful game, with his style, his goals, his smile, the way he played, his skills, and everything he brought to the game.
Every little kid wanted to be Neymar. You want to be Neymar, and I want to be Neymar.
This man changed the game with the way he played. That’s why I don’t want to talk about the World Cup, or how his career ended or didn’t end. I want to talk about what he gave to football.
Neymar was and always will be an exceptional player. I don’t want to talk about anything else.
Thank you for everything you gave us. I enjoyed watching you. That’s all I can say.”
Today, as every day, we remember Diogo Jota and André Silva, who tragically passed away one year ago.
Through immeasurable loss and incalculable pain, the impact they made and the legacies they left behind - not only within the footballing world, but in the hearts and minds of so many around the world - has shone through over the last 12 months.
All of our love, support, thoughts and prayers continue to be with Diogo and André's families, friends and all those whose lives were touched by them.
Forever in our hearts, forever our number 20 ❤️
Ibou Konaté statement. ❤️👋🏽
“Dear Liverpool. Five years ago, I arrived as a young player with big dreams. Today, I leave with memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life”.
“Representing this club has been an honour. We have shared incredible moments together… with highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, and heartbreaking moments that will stay with us forever, none more painful than losing our brother Diogo”.
“Losing my father this year was one of the hardest periods of my life, but even through hardship, my commitment to this club never changed. During the toughest moments, I gave everything I had for this badge”.
“To my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for helping me grow every single day”.
“And to the supporters… thank you for your love, your energy, and your incredible support. Anfield is truly a special place, and playing in front of you was something I never took for granted”.
“I am deeply saddened now that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything”.
“I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.
This isn’t an easy goodbye, but it’s time for a new challenge and a new chapter. See you again soon, Inshallah. YNWA”. ❤️
I have witnessed this club go from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions. It took hard work and I always did everything I could to help the club get there. Nothing makes me prouder than that.
Us crumbling to yet another defeat this season was very painful and not what our fans deserve. I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies. That is the football I know how to play and that is the identity that needs to be recovered and kept for good. It cannot be negotiable and everyone that joins this club should adapt to it.
Winning some games here and there is not what Liverpool should be about. All teams win games.
Liverpool will always be a club that means a great deal to me and to my family. I want to see it succeed for long after I have moved on.
As I’ve always said, qualifying to next season’s Champions League is the bare minimum and I will do everything I can to make that happen.