Jerzy Dudek Loses Battle With Time in Legends Game…
In a whirlwind moment at Anfield, Jerzy Dudek, the legendary Istanbul hero known for his incredible 2005 antics, fell victim to the first injury only 15 minutes into the Liverpool vs. Chelsea legends showdown. As if summoned by a cosmic referee for an early shower, Dudek was nudged by Chelsea’s Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink while trying to unleash a long-ball supernova. Sadly, that was the end of his heroic tale for the day, promptly replaced by Sander Westerveld, who presumably left his ironclad kneecaps at home.
This latest installment of the legendary LFC Foundation games, the ninth to be precise, was soaking up the love and cash, having already raised a stellar $9.8 million across eight previous matches. Every penny from Saturday’s game, watched by rabid fans both in-stadium and virtually (cue Chelsea’s YouTube audience), adds to this dizzying charitable total.
Before the game, Peter Crouch, aka “Crouchy,” who began as a cheerleader on the bench, expressed his giddy thrill at wearing the glory-hued Liverpool jersey again. After marrying a Scouser, he declared his allegiance forever to the club. With his own mini-me in tow, Crouch was buzzing to play Dad’s Greatest Hits live at Anfield, ensuring that the love story with Liverpool continues as strong as his wife’s Sunday dinners.
