sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Jamie Carragher reveals biggest regret about 2005 Champions League win that involves Liverpool flop
Home>Football>Football News>Liverpool
Published 11:44 7 Feb 2024 GMT

Jamie Carragher reveals biggest regret about 2005 Champions League win that involves Liverpool flop

Carragher has shared his one regret.

Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Jamie Carragher has revealed the one regret he has about Liverpool's win in the 2005 Champions League final.

Liverpool's Champions League triumph in 2005 is the stuff of footballing legend, and for good reason.

Rafael Benitez's side produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in football history on arguably the biggest stage in club football.

After finding themselves 0-3 down to AC Milan at half-time, Liverpool scored three goals in six second half minutes to level the game, before winning 3-2 on penalties.

Advert

The Liverpool players - including club legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher - entered club folklore for overcoming a star-studded Milan side including the likes of Andriy Shevchenko, Paolo Maldini, Andrea Pirlo, Cafu, Clarence Seedorf and Kaka.

Despite their mammoth life-changing achievement, Carragher had admitted that he has one regret about that famous night in Istanbul.

"One of my regrets about when Stevie [Steven Gerrard] lifted the trophy [Champions League 2005] is that I’m not in any picture," Carragher said on the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet.

"I’m at the back stretching my calf, I’m getting cramp at the end of the game.

Jamie Carragher played in the 2005 Champions League final (
Getty)

"There is a shot from up above and you see players who have only played two games, the right back, Josemi is in every picture, and I’m stretching my calf at the back and I’m thinking, 'Oh my God.' Whenever I sign a picture, I’m signing over Josemi’s head."

Josemi was Benitez's first signing as Liverpool manager, arriving from Spanish side Malaga in a £2 million move in the summer of 2004.

The defender made just 28 starts in all competitions across two seasons with Liverpool. After starting in four of Liverpool's six Champions League group games in 2004/05, he was not included in Benitez's squad for the three knockout rounds, and was an unused substitute in the final.

Featured Image Credit: Stick to Football and Getty

Topics: Liverpool, Champions League, Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard

Alex Brotherton
Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton is a journalist at SPORTbible. He has previously worked with publications including the Manchester Evening News, GOAL and BBC Sport. He is a football fanatic, but also dabbles in tennis and American football. He can often be found watching dreadful non-league football.

X

@alex_brotherton

Recommended reads

Thierry Henry picks player who will surprise everyone at World Cup – ‘There’s a guy people don’t know about...’GettyRonnie O’Sullivan says snooker star can win 'multiple world titles' and gives update on futureGetty'The only thing he can do is now is tar his career...' - Arnold Allen gives damning verdict on Conor McGregor's comebackGetty ImagesGareth Barry on Thomas Tuchel advice, England squad picks and World Cup: 'He’ll be fighting'Getty

Advert

Choose your content:

11 mins ago
2 hours ago
3 hours ago
4 hours ago
  • Getty Images
    11 mins ago

    Kylian Mbappe linked with shock Premier League move after Real Madrid fallout

    The petition to uplift Kylian Mbappe seems to be working, as an old fairy godmother has come to his rescue

    Football
  • Getty & Manchester City
    2 hours ago

    How Man City could line up under Enzo Maresca with dream signing and key Pep Guardiola man dropped

    Enzo Maresca is said to have agreed a three-year deal to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

    Football
  • Getty
    3 hours ago

    'We approached him' - Roberto Martinez reveals Premier League star refused Portugal call-up ahead of World Cup

    Roberto Martinez has revealed that the proposal to the player was unsuccessful.

    Football
  • Getty
    4 hours ago

    Why Man City are set to pay Chelsea to replace Pep Guardiola with Enzo Maresca

    Manchester City have agreed a three-year deal with Enzo Maresca, who is set to replace Pep Guardiola.

    Football
  • Jamie Carragher reignites Mo Salah feud branding Liverpool man selfish live on MNF
  • Jamie Carragher identifies Arne Slot's biggest mistakes after Aston Villa defeat
  • Jamie Carragher slams Alexis Mac Allister for 'embarrassing' moment during Liverpool loss to Aston Villa
  • Jamie Carragher issues public apology to Luis Enrique after he 'refused' CBS interview