Sport and Global Identity
Liverpool's sporting heritage has shaped the city's identity worldwide: from the Kop's roar heard across continents to champions who carry the city's name to the highest stages.
Football City
The only English city with two clubs that have won the top European trophy.
Liverpool FC
Founded 1892
One of the most successful clubs in English and European football history. 'You'll Never Walk Alone' echoes around the world.
Stadium: Anfield (61,276 capacity)
Everton FC
Founded 1878
One of the founding members of the Football League. The club has spent more seasons in English top-flight football than any other.
Stadium: Goodison Park (moving to Bramley-Moore Dock) (39,414 capacity)
The Grand National
The world's most famous steeplechase, watched by over 600 million viewers globally. The ultimate test of horse and rider.
Sporting Legends
Sir Roger Bannister
Athletics
First sub-4-minute mile (1954), grew up in Liverpool
John Conteh
Boxing
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion
Tony Bellew
Boxing
WBC Cruiserweight Champion
Beth Tweddle
Gymnastics
Olympic Bronze, 3x World Champion
Steve Redgrave
Rowing
5 Olympic Golds (Liverpool connections)
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
Athletics
World Heptathlon Champion
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