Liverpool should reward Klopp with a statue, says Gerrard
London: Former club captain Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool should build a statue for current manager Jurgen Klopp outside Anfield after he ends their league title drought. The Reds are on the verge of winning their maiden Premier League title and first top-flight crown in 30 years.They remain 25 points clear of defending champions Manchester City and could win the title in first couple of weeks after Premier League resumes on June 17.Gerrard feels Klopp’s name should be taken in same breath as that of club legends Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley and Kenny Dalglish, who saw great success during their respective times at helm.”Knowing Jurgen, he won’t want to be put in that bracket. I know what he’s like, he’s humble and respectful,” Gerrard was quoted as saying by The Athletic.”When you look at the scale of the job he’s done, for sure he deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those iconic managers.”Klopp took over Liverpool in 2005 when they were struggling outside the top-four in England. He has since overseen a remarkable turnaround that saw Liverpool become UEFA Champions League winners and potential Premier League winners. (IANS)
Jeje joins mobile gamers
New Delhi: India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua was among the 31 footballers from Mizoram who had joined forces with mobile gamers from the state in a unique charity exhibition match.The online gaming event was recently organised to aid the family of 18-year-old H. Lalvenmawii — a volunteer who had passed away last week and had been working towards the enforcement of the lockdown in the state as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”For me, it’s simple. Every person should be ready to come out and help one another. It doesn’t matter where we are from, and what we have. Everyone has to help and that is why I am here for the cause,” said Jeje, who has been actively working in relief and social work in Mizoram over the years. He had also donated blood previously during the lockdown period.”I sincerely hope that we are going to get through this together and everything will be normal soon,” he said. A number of voluntary groups have currently been camping while abiding by the precautions set forth by the government. (IANS)
