The Miracle of Istanbul. looked down and out after finding themselves 3-0 down in the first half to a star-studded side. A much weaker Reds side, managed by Rafael Benitez, overturned their three-goal deficit, taking the affair into extra-time and subsequent penalties - and, well, the rest is history.
A -inspired comeback, in a contest widely regarded as one of , secured the Merseysiders their fifth European Cup - a tally since upped to six after their triumph in 2018/19. But what are those players up to nowadays? While many have kept up to date with the post-football life of and Gerrard, how are the likes of Djimi Traore, Luis Garcia and Milan Baros spending their lives now? Liverpool’s MVP from the final was Jerzy Dudek. A monster between the sticks throughout the 120 minutes, the Poland international saved the decisive spot kick in the shootout.
Post-Anfield, he became ’s second choice - but he remains within the sports sphere after his retirement, enjoying a short-lived stint as a racing driver. Throughout his five-year spell at the club, Steve Finnan went about his business quietly. Commonly seen as a dependable figure both off and on the field, the right-back went off the grid after stints at Espanyol and Portsmouth.
After Liverpool ECHO’s “Where’s Steve Finnan?” campaign, he was located as a property developer. Turning his hand to management after hanging his boots up in July 2020, oversaw the reins of Bayer Leverkusen, Brighton & Hove Albion and FC Zurich .
