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Former Liverpool players who have lifted the prestigious World Cup trophy

With the World Cup being played every four years, players from different clubs and nations try their best to win the trophy in the finals. With big clubs usually having numerous players in the World Cup, Liverpool FC is no exception. At the 22nd edition of the World Cup just concluded in Qatar, the Reds had 7 players representing the club, including Ibrahima Konate who made it to the finals with France. 

 

The World Cup was one to remember for Liverpool fans and all fans of football all over the World. This is due to the fact there were many exciting games played in the tournament, giving the supporters the chance to utilize reliable sites to place bets. Those platforms exist at sitesnotongamstop.com, where there is the opportunity to game endlessly.

 

Here are the former Liverpool players who have won the World Cup:

 

Roger Hunt

 

In terms of Liverpool's all-time leading goal scorers, Roger Hunt is only surpassed by Ian Rush. After playing 492 times in his time at Anfield, the former Liverpool forward scored a remarkable 285 goals. In the group stages of the 1966 World Cup, he helped England to victory by scoring three goals that were important to their success.

 

Ian Callaghan

 

With more than 850 appearances within 20 years, Liverpool icon Ian Callaghan holds the record for the team. In 1966, the midfielder helped England win the World Cup. The only players who won medals back then were the 11 who competed in the final, thus he would have to be patient for more than 40 years to obtain his.

 

Gerry Bryne

 

The three players from Liverpool who won the World Cup with England in 1966, included Gerry Bryne. A total of two England caps were won by the left-back, who played his whole professional career for Liverpool. He eventually obtained his World Cup gold medal in 2009, joining a group of other players.

 

Fernando Torres

 

Fernando Torres was part of Spain's victory in 2010. With 22 goals for the Reds in the 2009/10 season, the Spanish striker was in excellent form going into the 2010 competition. His stint in the World Cup in South Africa was quite discouraging, though, as he was unable to score any goals while David Villa was put in charge of doing so.

 

Thanks to the legendary extra-time game-winning goal by Andres Iniesta, Spain will face the Netherlands in the championship. When Villa was substituted in the 106th minute, Torres was present on the field for Spain's exuberant celebrations. Later, six months later, he moved from Liverpool to Chelsea.

 

Pepe Reina

 

Reina was a part of the 2010 World Cup squad that won the World Cup, for Spain. He and Victor Valdes acted as Iker Casillas' backup goalkeepers in Spain's goal. Throughout the competition, the Spanish national team allowed just two goals while compiling five clean sheets. Reina did not participate in the competition, but he still received a medal of victory.

 

Conclusion

 

The FIFA World Cup is a huge prize, and only a few clubs can boast of former World Cup winners in their squads. With Liverpool's top players competing in the tournament every four years, there is the opportunity for more players to be involved in the list.


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