Liam Mackey: The other miracle of Istanbul

Monday will mark the 15th anniversary of one of the most sensational games of football ever played, the comeback of comebacks, the greatest Champions League final of them all, the ‘Miracle Of Istanbul’.
Liam Mackey: The other miracle of Istanbul
Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 08:00
Liam Mackey

SEALED WITH A KISS: Steven Gerrard lands a smacker on the Champions League trophy after Liverpool’s astonishing comeback in the 2005 Champions League final. Picture: Getty Images
SEALED WITH A KISS: Steven Gerrard lands a smacker on the Champions League trophy after Liverpool’s astonishing comeback in the 2005 Champions League final. Picture: Getty Images

Monday will mark the 15th anniversary of one of the most sensational games of football ever played, the comeback of comebacks, the greatest Champions League final of them all, the ‘Miracle Of Istanbul’.

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Sports ColumnistsSoccerPlace: IstanbulPlace: Row ZPlace: Ataturk stadiumPlace: EnglandPlace: GermanyPlace: SpainPlace: FrancePlace: MerseysidersPerson: Liam MackeyPerson: Jerzy DudekPerson: Andriy ShevchenkoPerson: Steven GerrardPerson: Vladimir SmicerPerson: Stevie GEvent: Champions LeagueEvent: 2005 Champions LeagueEvent: 2005 Champions League finalOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: AtaturkOrganisation: Milan
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